Philonthus nudus
Sharp, 1874
Philonthus nudus is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, first described by Sharp in 1874. It belongs to the large Philonthus, which contains numerous predatory species associated with various including carrion, fungi, and decaying organic matter. The species has a documented distribution across the Holarctic region, including parts of East Asia and western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philonthus nudus: //fɪˈlɒnθəs ˈnjuːdəs//
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Distribution
Holarctic distribution, documented from Russia (Far East, Sakhalin, Kurile Islands), Japan (Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku), Korea (North and South), China (Liaoning), Canada (British Columbia), and USA (Washington).