Bisnius

Stephens, 1829

Bisnius is a of ( ) first described by in 1829. Members of this genus have a distribution, with records from Europe and North America. The genus belongs to the subtribe Philonthina within the tribe Staphylinini. At least nine have been described, including B. cephalotes, B. fimetarius, and B. sordidus.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bisnius: /ˈbɪs.niˌʊs/

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Distribution

distribution with confirmed records from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States (including Vermont).

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Selected Species

Bisnius cephalotes, Bisnius fimetarius, Bisnius nigriventris, Bisnius nitidulus, Bisnius puella, Bisnius scoticus, Bisnius sordidus, Bisnius spermophili, Bisnius subuliformis

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