Proteinus basalis
Mäklin, 1852
Proteinus basalis is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by Mäklin in 1852. It belongs to the Proteininae, a group of small staphylinids often associated with decaying organic matter. The species has been recorded across western North America from Alaska to California, with additional records in western Canada. Like other members of its , it is likely associated with moist, decaying substrates where it feeds on fungal spores and small .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proteinus basalis: /proʊˈtiːnəs bəˈseɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Western North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia), USA (Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington).