Xestolinus abdominalis
Casey, 1906
Xestolinus abdominalis is a in the , described by Thomas L. Casey in 1906. It belongs to the tribe Xantholinini within the Staphylininae. The species has a broad transcontinental distribution across northern North America, with records spanning from Alaska and western Canada to the northeastern United States and south to Arizona and Colorado. As with most rove beetles, it is likely associated with soil and decaying matter , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xestolinus abdominalis: //ˌzɛstoʊˈlaɪnəs ˌæbdəˈmɪnəlɪs//
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Distribution
Transcontinental northern North America. Documented from Alaska, western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba), eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick), and the United States including Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Montana, Oregon, California, Indiana, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and possibly other states. The broad geographic range suggests adaptability to varied climatic conditions across , montane, and temperate regions.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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