Hesperus baltimorensis
(Gravenhorst, 1802)
Hesperus baltimorensis is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by Gravenhorst in 1802. Originally placed in the Staphylinus, it is now classified in the genus Hesperus within the tribe Philonthina. The is native to North America with a broad distribution across the eastern and central United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hesperus baltimorensis: /ˈhɛspərəs ˌbɔltɪməˈrɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Eastern and central United States. Documented occurrences include Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Staphylinus baltimorensis by Gravenhorst in 1802. The specific epithet 'baltimorensis' refers to Baltimore, Maryland, the type locality.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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