Quedius simulator
Smetana, 1971
Quedius simulator is a of rove beetle ( Staphylinidae) described by Smetana in 1971. It belongs to the large Quedius, which comprises numerous species distributed primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species has been recorded across northern North America, with specimens documented from Alaska through Canada to the northern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Quedius simulator: /ˈkweː.di.us sim.juːˈleɪ.tɔːr/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon) and the United States (Alaska, Arizona, Michigan, New Hampshire). The broad northern distribution suggests to and temperate environments across North America.
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Taxonomic note
Quedius is one of the largest in Staphylinidae, with over 800 described globally. Species-level identification within Quedius typically requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological characters.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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