Philonthus caucasicus

Nordmann, 1837

Philonthus caucasicus is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by Nordmann in 1837. The is native to the Caucasus region and broader Eurasia, with established introduced in North America. As a member of the large Philonthus, it shares the characteristic shortened and predatory habits typical of staphylinid beetles.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Philonthus caucasicus: /fɪˈlɒnθəs kɔːˈkæsɪkəs/

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Distribution

Native to Europe, Russia (European part, East and West Siberia), Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, and India (Kashmir). Introduced to North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan) and the United States (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin).

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