Lithocharodes ruficollis
(LeConte, 1863)
A rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, characterized by its (reddish) pronotum contrasting with darker body coloration. The is distributed across the southern United States. As with many Staphylinidae, it likely occupies ground-level and exhibits predatory or scavenging feeding habits typical of the family, though specific natural history details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lithocharodes ruficollis: /ˌlɪθoʊkəˈroʊdiːz ˌruːfɪˈkɒlɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas in the United States. The broad southern distribution suggests to warm-temperate and subtropical conditions.