Rhinoscepsis bistriatus
LeConte, J. L., 1878
Rhinoscepsis bistriatus is a small rove beetle (Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae) described by J.L. LeConte in 1878. The is known from the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. Pselaphinae beetles are generally associated with leaf litter and soil where they prey on small . The Rhinoscepsis is characterized by distinctive modifications of the and mouthparts.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhinoscepsis bistriatus: /ˌɹaɪnoʊˈskɛpsɪs bɪsˈtraɪətəs/
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Distribution
United States: Florida, Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia.
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Taxonomic Status Note
The Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, while GBIF treats it as accepted. This discrepancy suggests ongoing taxonomic evaluation.