Proteinus

Latreille, 1797

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Proteinus is a of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) established by Latreille in 1797. Members of this genus are distributed across Europe, Japan, and the Americas. The genus belongs to the Proteininae and tribe Proteinini, a group of small staphylinids often associated with decaying organic matter.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Proteinus: /proˈteɪnəs/

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Distribution

Europe, Japan, and the Americas. GBIF records confirm presence in Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

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Taxonomic authority

established by Pierre André Latreille in 1797.

Species examples

Proteinus abditus Assing, 2007 and Proteinus acadiensis Klimaszewski, 2005 are representative described .

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