Scopaeus minutus

Erichson, 1840

A small rove beetle (Staphylinidae) native to Europe, with established in the Azores and introduced to eastern Canada. First described by Erichson in 1840. The has been recorded from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec in North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Scopaeus minutus: /ˈskoʊ.piː.əs maɪˈnjuː.təs/

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Distribution

Native to Europe including Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Belarus, Croatia, Catalonia, Czech Republic, Germany, Finland, France, Great Britain, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Yugoslavia. Also recorded from Russia (central and northern European regions) and São Miguel in the Azores. Introduced to Canada: New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec.

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