Cafius seminitens
Horn, 1884
Cafius seminitens is a large in the , described by Horn in 1884. It occurs in western North America, ranging from British Columbia through California and Oregon to Washington, with records extending to Mexico. The belongs to the subtribe Philonthina, a group of predatory rove beetles commonly associated with decaying matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cafius seminitens: //ˈkæfiəs sɛmɪˈnaɪtɛns//
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Identification
A large within the Cafius; distinguished from other Cafius species by specific elytral and body proportions characteristic of C. seminitens. As a member of subtribe Philonthina, it possesses the typical Philonthina features of relatively body form and well-developed .
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Distribution
Western North America: Canada (British Columbia), United States (California, Oregon, Washington), and Mexico.
Ecological Role
As a member of subtribe Philonthina, predatory on other small in decaying matter .
Similar Taxa
- Other Cafius species Cafius contains multiple that require detailed examination of elytral punctation, body proportions, and male for definitive identification.
- Philonthina subtribe membersShare general body plan and ecological preferences; identification to level requires examination of specific morphological characters including mouthpart and genitalic structures.