Quedius erythrogaster
Mannerheim, 1852
Quedius erythrogaster is a of rove beetle in the Staphylinidae. The species was described by Mannerheim in 1852 and is currently accepted as valid. It belongs to the subgenus Microsaurus within the Quedius. Records indicate a restricted western Nearctic distribution.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Quedius erythrogaster: /ˈkwɛdiəs ɪˌrɪθroʊˈɡæstɚ/
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Identification
The specific epithet 'erythrogaster' refers to a red , which may provide a distinguishing color pattern. As a member of the subgenus Microsaurus, it likely shares the compact body form and relatively short characteristic of that group. Accurate identification requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological features typical of Quedius .
Distribution
Documented from western North America: Canada (British Columbia) and USA (Alaska, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington). Other Nearctic records have been identified as misidentifications according to Brunke et al. (2020).
Similar Taxa
- Other Quedius speciesMany Quedius are externally similar and require careful examination of and other genitalic structures for definitive identification; misidentifications are common in historical records.
More Details
Taxonomic status note
Catalogue of Life lists this as a synonym, but GBIF and other sources treat it as accepted. The GBIF entry notes that many historical Nearctic records were misidentifications, restricting the true range to the Pacific coastal region.