Scaphium castanipes
Kirby, 1837
shining fungus beetle
Scaphium castanipes is a of shining in the Staphylinidae, Scaphidiinae. It is the type species of the Scaphium and has a Holarctic distribution extending to South Africa. The species was first described by Kirby in 1837. Scaphium ferrugineum Reitter, 1880 has been synonymized with this species. The larva and pupa were described by Ashe (1984) with accompanying notes on natural history.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scaphium castanipes: /ˈskæfiəm ˈkæstəˌnaɪpiːz/
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Distribution
Holarctic; recorded from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon), USA (Alaska, Michigan, New Hampshire), and South Africa.
Life Cycle
Larva and pupa described by Ashe (1984). Specific developmental details not provided in available sources.