Philonthus rectangulus
Sharp, 1874
Philonthus rectangulus is a rove beetle described by Sharp in 1874. It belongs to the large Philonthus within the Staphylinidae. The species has been documented in southern South America, the Republic of Moldova, and parts of Europe including the Azores islands and the Balkans. As a member of the rove beetle family, it likely exhibits the characteristic shortened and predatory habits typical of the group, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philonthus rectangulus: /fɪˈlɒnθəs rɛkˈtæŋɡjʊləs/
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Distribution
Southern South America (Argentina, Chile region); Republic of Moldova; Azores islands (Flores, Graciosa, São Jorge); Montenegro; Serbia
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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