Philonthus boreas
Smetana, 1995
Philonthus boreas is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Smetana in 1995. It belongs to a large of predatory beetles commonly found in diverse including carrion, fungi, and decaying organic matter. The species has a transcontinental distribution across northern North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philonthus boreas: //fɪˈlɒnθəs ˈbɔːriəs//
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Distribution
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon; USA: Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada. The shows a predominantly northern distribution pattern across North America.
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Taxonomic Note
Philonthus is a large and taxonomically challenging within Staphylinidae. Many require expert examination for reliable identification. P. boreas was described relatively recently (1995) and may be underrecorded due to identification difficulties.
Related Species Context
The Philonthus includes with diverse ecological associations. For example, P. caeruleipennis has been observed as a of fungus beetles on oyster mushrooms, while P. politus has been recorded from carrion. The of P. boreas specifically has not been documented in available sources.