Pinophilus opacus
LeConte, 1863
Pinophilus opacus is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Paederinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863. It is widely distributed across the eastern and central United States, with records from 19 states ranging from the Atlantic coast to the Great Plains and southwestern regions. As a member of the Pinophilini tribe, it is associated with coniferous , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pinophilus opacus: //paɪˈnɒfɪləs oʊˈpeɪkəs//
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Habitat
Associated with coniferous , as suggested by the name Pinophilus (meaning 'pine-loving').
Distribution
Eastern and central United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
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Taxonomic Note
The was described by J.L. LeConte in 1863. It belongs to the tribe Pinophilini within the Paederinae, a group of rove beetles often associated with coniferous environments.
Data Limitations
Despite its broad geographic distribution, detailed biological and ecological information for P. opacus appears sparse in the accessible literature. No iNaturalist observations were recorded as of the data retrieval date.