Philonthus sanguinolentus
(Gravenhorst, 1802)
A medium-sized rove beetle in the Philonthus, characterized by dark coloration with reddish or blood-red markings that give the its name. Like other members of Staphylinidae, it exhibits the 's distinctive short that leave much of the exposed. The species has a Palearctic native distribution but has been introduced to North America, where it is established in the Pacific Northwest and parts of Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philonthus sanguinolentus: //fɪˈlɒnθəs ˌsæŋɡwɪnoʊˈlɛntəs//
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Distribution
Native to Europe, Ukraine, Algeria, Russia (European and Siberian regions), Armenia, Turkey, and Kazakhstan. Introduced to North America, with established in British Columbia and Ontario (Canada), and Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (USA).