Stilicopsis paradoxa
Sachse, 1852
Stilicopsis paradoxa is a rove beetle ( Staphylinidae) first described by Sachse in 1852. It belongs to the Paederinae and tribe Lathrobiini. The is known from scattered records across the eastern and southeastern United States, including Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D.C. As a member of the hyperdiverse rove beetle family, it likely inhabits moist terrestrial environments, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stilicopsis paradoxa: //stɪliˈkɔpsɪs pærəˈdɔksa//
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Distribution
Eastern and southeastern United States: recorded from Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
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