Philonthus varians
(Paykull, 1789)
A in the with a wide distribution across the Palearctic region and established in North America and elsewhere. As a member of the large Philonthus, it is one of many similar-looking predatory rove beetles. The has been documented in carrion alongside other -associated .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philonthus varians: /fɪˈlɒnθəs ˈvɛəriənz/
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Habitat
Has been observed in carrion and bone decomposition . Specific microhabitat preferences beyond general environments remain poorly documented.
Distribution
to Europe, Russia (east and west), Armenia, Georgia, Turkey through Syria, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Japan, North Africa, and parts of the Afrotropical region including South Africa and Madagascar. Also recorded from India, Myanmar, and Tahiti. and established in Canada, USA, Cuba, St. John, St. Vincent, Venezuela, Argentina, and Chile.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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