Philonthus neonatus
Smetana, 1965
Philonthus neonatus is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Smetana in 1965. It belongs to the large and diverse Philonthus, which contains numerous predatory species commonly associated with decaying organic matter, fungi, and other insects. The species is documented from eastern North America, with records spanning Canada and the eastern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely predatory, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philonthus neonatus: /fɪˈlɒnθəs niːoʊˈneɪtəs/
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Distribution
Eastern North America. Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec. United States: Arkansas, District of Columbia, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.