Phlaeopterus cavicollis
(Fauvel, 1878)
Phlaeopterus cavicollis is a rove beetle in the Omaliinae, first described from the Pacific Northwest region. The is associated with cool, moist montane and coastal environments across western North America. It belongs to a characterized by compact body forms and association with forest floor . Available records suggest it occupies a relatively narrow geographic range compared to some .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phlaeopterus cavicollis: //flɪˈɒptərəs ˌkævɪˈkoʊlɪs//
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Habitat
Montane and coastal forest environments; associated with moist ground-level including forest litter, moss, and decaying organic matter. Records span elevations from near sea level to subalpine zones.
Distribution
Western North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia), United States (Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming).
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Nomenclatural history
Originally described as Tilea cavicollis by Fauvel in 1878; subsequently transferred to Phlaeopterus. The basionym reflects historical classification within a now-synonymized .