Gabrius picipennis
(Mäklin, 1852)
Black-winged Gabius Beetle
Gabrius picipennis is a rove beetle ( Staphylinidae) with a broad distribution across northern North America. The epithet 'picipennis' refers to its black (piceus) wings. It is one of approximately 60 species in the Gabrius, which belongs to the tribe Philonthina within the Staphylininae. The species is relatively poorly documented in scientific literature despite its wide geographic range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gabrius picipennis: /ˈɡæbɹiəs ˌpɪsɪˈpɛnɪs/
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Distribution
Widespread across northern North America. Canadian records include Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. United States records include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
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Taxonomic placement
The Gabrius is classified in the tribe Philonthina, which contains many medium to large-sized rove beetles. The tribe is part of the megadiverse Staphylininae, one of the largest subfamilies within Staphylinidae.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'picipennis' derives from Latin 'piceus' (pitch-black, tar-black) and 'penna' (wing), referring to the dark coloration of the .