Tachinus frigidus
Erichson, 1839
Tachinus frigidus is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, Tachyporinae. The has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across northern North America and in Europe. It inhabits cold, northern environments including and subarctic regions. Like other Tachinus species, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter and fungal , though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tachinus frigidus: /təˈkaɪnəs ˈfrɪdʒɪdəs/
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Habitat
forests, subarctic tundra, and northern montane environments. Associated with cold, moist typical of high-latitude or high-elevation regions.
Distribution
North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon) and USA (Alaska, Colorado, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming). Europe: Present.
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Taxonomic Note
The was described by Erichson in 1839. Catalogue of Life lists this name as a synonym, though GBIF treats it as accepted. The taxonomic status may require verification.
Data Limitations
Despite the broad geographic distribution indicated by collection records, detailed natural history information for T. frigidus specifically is sparse in published literature. Most ecological knowledge of the Tachinus derives from studies of European , particularly T. rufipes and T. laticollis.