Rugilus orbiculatus

(Paykull, 1789)

Rugilus orbiculatus is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Paykull in 1789. The belongs to a large of predatory beetles found in various . Distribution records indicate presence on several islands of the Azores archipelago in the North Atlantic.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Rugilus orbiculatus: //ˈruːdʒɪləs ɔrˌbɪkjʊˈleɪtəs//

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Distribution

Recorded from the Azores archipelago, specifically on the islands of Faial, Flores, Graciosa, Pico, and São Jorge.

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