Philonthus sericinus

Horn, 1884

Philonthus sericinus is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Horn in 1884. The Philonthus comprises predatory beetles commonly found in decaying organic matter and fungi. This occurs in eastern North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely preys on small in decomposing substrates.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Philonthus sericinus: /fɪˈlɒnθəs sɛrɪˈsaɪnəs/

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Distribution

Eastern North America. Canada: New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec. United States: Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin.

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