Philonthus aurulentus
Horn, 1884
Philonthus aurulentus is a of in the , first described by Horn in 1884. The specific epithet 'aurulentus' suggests a golden or gold-colored appearance. The species occurs in western North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, and Saskatchewan, and from the western United States including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Like other members of the Philonthus, it is likely a predatory associated with decaying matter, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philonthus aurulentus: /fɪˈlɒnθəs ɔːˈrʊlɛntəs/
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Distribution
Western North America. Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan. United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.