Philonthina
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Bisnius blandus
A rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, widely distributed across eastern North America from Canada to the southern United States. The species has been recorded in 57 iNaturalist observations, indicating moderate detection frequency by naturalists. As a member of the tribe Staphylinini and subtribe Philonthina, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory rove beetles.
Bisnius cephalicus
Bisnius cephalicus is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by Casey in 1915. It belongs to the subtribe Philonthina within the tribe Staphylinini. The species has been documented in Canada across multiple provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Quebec. As a member of the large and diverse genus Bisnius, this species shares the general characteristics of predatory rove beetles, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Cafius lithocharinus
Cafius lithocharinus is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, tribe Staphylinini, subtribe Philonthina. Originally described as Philonthus lithocharinus by LeConte in 1863, it was later transferred to the genus Cafius. The species occurs along the Pacific coast of North America from British Columbia to Mexico. It is one of approximately 35 species in the genus Cafius, a group predominantly associated with marine and intertidal habitats.
Cafius luteipennis
Cafius luteipennis is a large rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by Horn in 1884. The species occurs along the Pacific coast of North America, ranging from British Columbia south to Baja California. As a member of the Philonthina subtribe, it belongs to a group of predatory rove beetles commonly associated with coastal and riparian habitats.
Cafius seminitens
Cafius seminitens is a large rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described by Horn in 1884. It occurs in western North America, ranging from British Columbia through California and Oregon to Washington, with records extending to Mexico. The species belongs to the subtribe Philonthina, a group of predatory rove beetles commonly associated with decaying organic matter.
Flohria
Flohria is a monotypic genus of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) containing a single species, Flohria subcoerulea. The genus was erected by David Sharp in 1884 and named in honor of collector Julius Flohr. Phylogenetic studies suggest it may occupy a basal position within the subtribe Philonthina, potentially representing a relict lineage.
Gabrius astutoides
Gabrius astutoides is a rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Staphylininae. Originally described from Europe in 1946, it has established populations in eastern North America through human introduction. The species belongs to the diverse genus Gabrius, which contains numerous similar-looking species requiring careful examination for identification.
Gabrius brevipennis
Gabrius brevipennis is a rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described by Horn in 1884. Originally placed in the genus Philonthus, it was later transferred to Gabrius. The species is broadly distributed across northern North America, occurring in Canada from British Columbia to Newfoundland and in the northern United States from Washington to New England. Like other members of the tribe Philonthina, it is likely a predatory beetle associated with decaying organic matter and soil habitats. The specific epithet "brevipennis" refers to its relatively short elytra, a characteristic feature of many rove beetles.
Gabrius fallaciosus
Gabrius fallaciosus is a rove beetle in the tribe Staphylinini, subfamily Staphylininae. It was originally described as Philonthus fallaciosus by Horn in 1884 and later transferred to the genus Gabrius. The species is known from eastern North America, with records spanning Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus, it is a ground-dwelling beetle associated with soil and decaying organic matter.
Neobisnius paederoides
Neobisnius paederoides is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863. It belongs to the subtribe Philonthina within the large tribe Staphylinini. The species is recorded from both the United States and Canada, with most observations concentrated in eastern and central North America. It is one of relatively few documented species in the genus Neobisnius, which contains predatory rove beetles often associated with decaying organic matter.