Nitidotachinus tachyporoides
(Horn, 1877)
Nitidotachinus tachyporoides is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Tachyporinae. The was originally described as Tachinus tachyporoides by Horn in 1877 and later transferred to the Nitidotachinus. It has a broad distribution across northern North America, with records spanning Canada from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador, and the northern United States from the Pacific coast to the Northeast. The genus name references the shiny (nitido-) appearance characteristic of this group.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nitidotachinus tachyporoides: /ˈnɪtɪdoʊtəˈkaɪnəs tæˌkaɪpɔːrɔɪˌdiːz/
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Distribution
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan. United States: California, Colorado, Idaho, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Washington.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described in the Tachinus, this was later reclassified to Nitidotachinus based on morphological distinctions from the core Tachinus group.
Etymology
The specific epithet 'tachyporoides' indicates resemblance to the Tachyporus, a related group of rove beetles. The genus name 'Nitidotachinus' combines Latin 'nitidus' (shiny, bright) with 'Tachinus', referencing the polished appearance of these beetles.