Dropephylla longula

(Mäklin, 1852)

Dropephylla longula is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Omaliinae. It was originally described as Omalium longulum by Mäklin in 1852 and later transferred to the Dropephylla. The species has been documented in northwestern North America, with records from Alaska, western Canada, and Arizona.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dropephylla longula: /droʊˈpɛfɪlə ˈlɔŋɡjʊlə/

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Distribution

Northwestern North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories) and United States (Alaska, Arizona).

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Omalium longulum by Mäklin in 1852; later transferred to Dropephylla.

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