Cafius canescens
(Mäklin, 1852)
Cafius canescens is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by Mäklin in 1852. It belongs to the tribe Staphylinini and subtribe Philonthina. The species is distributed along the Pacific coast of North America, with records from British Columbia, California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as Mexico. As a member of the large and diverse rove beetle family, it likely inhabits ground-level where many staphylinids are commonly found.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cafius canescens: /ˈkæfiəs kəˈnɛsɛnz/
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Distribution
Pacific coast of North America: Canada (British Columbia), United States (California, Oregon, Washington), and Mexico.
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Taxonomic Placement
Cafius canescens is classified in the subtribe Philonthina within the tribe Staphylinini, subtribe Philonthina. This group includes many rove beetles associated with decaying organic matter and various soil .
Observation Frequency
The has 63 observations recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it is not frequently encountered but has a documented presence in its range.