Megarthrus pictus
Motschulsky, 1845
Megarthrus pictus is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) to western North America. It is distinguished from other Nearctic Megarthrus by its bicolored and angulate temples. The body is predominantly brownish yellow in coloration. It is the only Nearctic species in its exhibiting this combination of traits that is endemic to Western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megarthrus pictus: /mɛˈɡɑːrθrəs ˈpɪktəs/
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Identification
Megarthrus pictus can be distinguished from other Nearctic Megarthrus by the combination of bicolored and angulate temples. This combination is unique among Nearctic species to Western North America.
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Distribution
Western North America. Specific distribution records include Canada (British Columbia) and USA (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California).
Similar Taxa
- Other Megarthrus speciesM. pictus is distinguished by its unique combination of bicolored and angulate temples among Nearctic to Western North America
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Taxonomic authority
First described by Motschulsky in 1845