Quedius canadensis
(Casey, 1915)
Quedius canadensis is a rove beetle ( Staphylinidae) described by Casey in 1915. The occurs in northeastern North America, with records from Canada and the eastern United States. As a member of the Quedius, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory beetles commonly found in forested and riparian . Specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Quedius canadensis: /ˈkwɛdiˌus ˌkænəˈdɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec; United States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
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Taxonomic Note
Quedius canadensis was described by American entomologist Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1915. The Quedius is one of the largest genera within Staphylinidae, with identification often requiring examination of male genitalia and other fine morphological characters.