Bledius
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Bledius mandibularis
spiny-legged rove beetle
Bledius mandibularis is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, characterized by spiny legs typical of its genus. The species was described by Erichson in 1840 and occurs across a broad geographic range spanning North America and the Caribbean. Like other members of the genus Bledius, it is associated with riparian and shoreline habitats.
Bledius pallipennis
Bledius pallipennis is a species of rove beetle in the subfamily Oxytelinae, described by Thomas Say in 1823. It belongs to the genus Bledius, a diverse group of beetles commonly associated with moist, sandy, or muddy habitats. The species is distributed across the central and eastern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with riparian or shoreline environments.
Bledius zophus
Bledius zophus is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described by Herman in 1983. It belongs to the genus Bledius, a diverse group of small to medium-sized staphylinids often associated with moist or riparian habitats. The species is known from western North America, with records from the Pacific Northwest and adjacent regions. Like other members of Bledius, it likely inhabits shoreline or wetland environments where it may prey on small invertebrates or scavenge organic matter.