Neohypnus beckeri
Smetana, 1982
Ed Becker's Rove Beetle
Neohypnus beckeri is a rove beetle in the Staphylinidae, described by Smetana in 1982. It is known from northeastern North America, with records in Canada and the United States. The is named in honor of Ed Becker. Like other members of the Neohypnus, it belongs to the tribe Xantholinini within the Staphylininae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neohypnus beckeri: //ˌniː.oʊˈhɪpnəs ˈbɛkəraɪ//
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Identification
Belongs to the Neohypnus, which is characterized by features typical of the Xantholinini tribe. Specific diagnostic features for N. beckeri are not documented in the provided sources.
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada (New Brunswick, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec) and the United States (Arkansas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Vermont).
Human Relevance
Named in honor of Ed Becker, reflecting his contribution to entomology or the discovery of this .
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Taxonomic placement
Placed in tribe Xantholinini, Staphylininae, based on Catalogue of Life classification.