Cyrtoquedius verres
(Smetana, 1971)
Cyrtoquedius verres is a of in the , first described by Smetana in 1971. It belongs to the subtribe Cyrtoquediina within the tribe Staphylinini. The species is documented from multiple U.S. states and Mexico, indicating a broad distribution across the southeastern and south-central United States and adjacent Mexico. As a member of Staphylinidae, it possesses the characteristic short that leave most of the exposed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyrtoquedius verres: //ˌsɪərtəˈkwiːdiəs ˈvɛrɛs//
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Identification
Members of Cyrtoquedius can be distinguished from related by their characteristic body form and genitalic structures; specific identification of C. verres requires examination of male and comparison with the original description by Smetana (1971). The subtribe Cyrtoquediina is characterized by particular modifications of the and other structural features that separate it from other Staphylinini.
Distribution
United States (Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas) and Mexico.
Similar Taxa
- CyrtoquediusOther within the Cyrtoquedius are most similar; differentiation relies on subtle morphological characters, particularly male , as detailed in taxonomic revisions.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Smetana in 1971, this was placed in the Cyrtoquedius, which was established to accommodate a group of previously confused with other Staphylinini. The subtribe Cyrtoquediina was later recognized to contain this and related genera.
GBIF occurrence data
Distribution records compiled from GBIF indicate presence across 13 U.S. states spanning the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southwest, plus Mexico, suggesting to varied climates within this broad region.