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.

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