Stenus caseyi

Puthz, 1972

Stenus caseyi is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Puthz in 1972. It belongs to the large Stenus, which contains over 3,000 species worldwide. The genus is notable for specialized adhesive mouthpart structures used in prey capture. Records indicate this species occurs in eastern North America, including the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec, and the U.S. states of Maine, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Stenus caseyi: /ˈstiː.nus ˈkeɪ.si.aɪ/

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Distribution

Eastern North America. Documented from Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec; and USA: Maine, Michigan, Wisconsin.

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