Megarthrus excisus
LeConte, 1863
Megarthrus excisus is a of rove beetle (Staphylinidae) in the Proteininae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863. The species is broadly distributed across northern North America, with records spanning and temperate regions of Canada and the northern United States. Like other members of the Megarthrus, it is associated with forest floor and decomposing organic matter. The genus is characterized by distinctive modifications of the male genitalia and structure.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megarthrus excisus: /mɛˈɡɑrθrəs ɛkˈsaɪsəs/
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Distribution
Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Yukon Territory) and USA (Alaska, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia).