Platystethus degener

Mulsant & Rey, 1878

spiny-legged rove beetle

Platystethus degener is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, characterized by spiny legs. It is native to the Palearctic region, with established introduced in North America. The species was first described by Mulsant & Rey in 1878. Like other members of the Platystethus, it belongs to the Oxytelinae, a group known for their compact body form and association with decaying organic matter.

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Distribution

Native to Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and Southern Asia. Specific native range records include: Europe (Poland, United Kingdom), Russia (Stavropol), Morocco, Canary Islands, Madeira, Turkey, Israel, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and India. Introduced to North America, with confirmed records in Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin).

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Taxonomic History

Described by Mulsant & Rey in 1878. The Platystethus is classified within the tribe Oxytelini of the Oxytelinae.

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