Stenus croceatus
(Casey, 1884)
Stenus croceatus is a of rove beetle in the Steninae, Staphylinidae. The species was described by Casey in 1884 and occurs in eastern North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the Stenus, it possesses specialized mouthparts adapted for . The species is part of a large and diverse genus containing over 3,000 described species worldwide.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenus croceatus: //ˈstɛ.nus kroʊˈsiː.ətəs//
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Distribution
Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec); United States (California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin).
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Taxonomic Notes
The epithet 'croceatus' refers to a saffron or yellowish-orange coloration, though specific color description details are not available in the provided sources.
Research Status
Only two iNaturalist observations are recorded for this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported in citizen science databases.