Zalobius spinicollis
LeConte, J. L., 1874
Zalobius spinicollis is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Pseudopsinae. It is recorded from western North America, including the Pacific states and provinces of the United States and Canada. Like other members of this subfamily, it is associated with moist and decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zalobius spinicollis: //zəˈloʊ.bi.əs spiˈniˌkoʊ.lɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from western North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia) and United States (California, Oregon, Washington).
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'spinicollis' refers to spines on the pronotum (neck region), a characteristic feature of this . The Zalobius belongs to the Pseudopsinae, a group of small rove beetles often found in leaf litter and other decaying substrates.