Philonthus debilis
(Gravenhorst, 1802)
Philonthus debilis is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae. As a member of the Philonthus, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory beetles commonly associated with carrion, , and other decomposing organic matter. The has been recorded across a broad geographic range spanning the Palearctic region and has been introduced to North America. Like other Philonthus species, it likely plays a role in carrion as a on fly larvae and other small insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philonthus debilis: /fɪˈlɒnθəs ˈdɛbɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Native to Europe, North Africa (Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Canary Islands), and Asia (Russia including European Russia, Siberia, and Far East; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Georgia; Turkey; Israel; Lebanon; Iran; Afghanistan; Kazakhstan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Mongolia; China in Jilin and Zhejiang; Japan). Introduced to Canada and the United States.