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Gauropterus fulgidus
Cold Rove Beetle
Gauropterus fulgidus is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae. It is native to Europe and has been introduced to parts of North America, including Ontario, Canada and the United States. The species has a notably broad distribution across the Palearctic region, extending from Europe through Asia to Japan, Korea, and parts of Southeast Asia. It has also been recorded from North Africa and the Middle East.
Geodromicus
Geodromicus is a genus of rove beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae: Omaliinae: Anthophagini) established by Redtenbacher in 1857. The genus is distributed across the Palaearctic region, with species occurring from Western Europe through Central Asia to East Asia. Taxonomic research has organized species into multiple species groups including the bodemeyeri, convexicollis, brevicollis, plagiatus, major, lestevoides, crassipalpis, aokii, and sinuatus groups. The genus has been subject to extensive revision, with numerous synonymies established and several new species described in recent years.
Geodromicus brunneus
Geodromicus brunneus is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Omaliinae. It is native to eastern North America, with documented records from Canada and the United States. The species was originally described by Thomas Say in 1823. Like other members of the genus Geodromicus, it is a ground-dwelling beetle typically found in forest floor habitats.
Geodromicus plagiatus
Geodromicus plagiatus is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae: Omaliinae) first described by Fabricius in 1798. It belongs to the plagiatus species group, one of several species groups within the genus defined by male genitalia morphology. The species has a broad Palaearctic distribution and has been recently recorded from previously unreported regions including Albania, Cataluña (Spain), Moldova, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and extensive areas of Russia.
Geodromicus strictus
Geodromicus strictus is a rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Omaliinae. The species was described by Fauvel in 1889 and occurs in northeastern North America. It is a member of the tribe Anthophagini, a group associated with riparian and moist forest habitats. Published records are sparse, with only two observations documented on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff.
Geostiba
Geostiba is a genus of rove beetles (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae) in the subfamily Aleocharinae, tribe Geostibini. The genus contains over 250 described species distributed across Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia. Many species are placed in subgenera including Sibiota, Tropogastrosipalia, Sipalotricha, and Typhlusida. Species are predominantly found in temperate regions, with significant diversity in the Caucasus, Mediterranean, and Appalachian Mountains. Several species have been documented as predators of tick nymphs in soil ecosystems.
Glandulariini
Glandulariini is a tribe of minute rove beetles within the subfamily Pselaphinae. Members are characterized by complex glandular structures on the abdomen, from which the tribe derives its name. These beetles are among the smallest staphylinids, often measuring less than 2 mm in length. The tribe contains numerous genera distributed across multiple biogeographic regions.
Gnathusa eva
Gnathusa eva is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described by Fenyes in 1910. It belongs to the subfamily Aleocharinae and tribe Oxypodini. The species has been recorded from western North America, including the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Yukon Territory, as well as California in the United States.
Goniaceritae
ant-loving beetles
Goniaceritae is a supertribe of minute ant-loving beetles within the subfamily Pselaphinae (Staphylinidae), established by Edmund Reitter in 1882. The group comprises approximately 16 genera and at least 30 described species, though this is likely an underestimate given ongoing taxonomic work. The type genus is Goniacerus Motschulsky, 1855. Members of this supertribe are myrmecophilous, meaning they are ecologically associated with ants, though the specific nature of these associations varies among genera and species.
Goniusa
Goniusa is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Aleocharinae, and tribe Athetini. The genus was established by Casey in 1906 and contains at least three described species. Members of this genus are small beetles with the characteristic short elytra of rove beetles, leaving most of the abdomen exposed.
Gymnusa
Gymnusa is a genus of small rove beetles in the tribe Gymnusini, characterized by uniformly dark coloration and semi-aquatic to aquatic habits. Species range from 4.2 to 6.5 mm in length and inhabit detritus-rich wetlands across the Nearctic and Palearctic regions.
Gymnusa grandiceps
Gymnusa grandiceps is a rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by Casey in 1915. It is distributed across northern North America, with records from Canada and the northeastern United States. The species belongs to the tribe Gymnusini within the subfamily Aleocharinae.
Gyrohypnus
Gyrohypnus is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, described by William Elford Leach in 1819. The genus contains approximately 35 recognized species with a cosmopolitan distribution. Members belong to the tribe Xantholinini within the subfamily Staphylininae. These beetles are small to medium-sized predatory insects commonly found in soil and leaf litter habitats.
Gyrophaena affinis
Gyrophaena affinis is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae. It is native to Europe and has been recorded across much of the Northern Hemisphere including Asia and North America. The species belongs to a genus known for small body size and association with fungal fruiting bodies.
Gyrophaena keeni
Gyrophaena keeni is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described by Casey in 1911. It belongs to the subfamily Aleocharinae, a diverse group of small, often fungus-associated beetles. The species has a broad distribution across northern North America, with records spanning from Alaska and Yukon to the northeastern United States. Very few observations exist in citizen science databases, suggesting it may be genuinely uncommon or undercollected.
Gyrophaena nanoides
Gyrophaena nanoides is a small rove beetle described by Seevers in 1951. It belongs to the genus Gyrophaena, a group of aleocharine staphylinids characterized by their compact, often flattened bodies and association with fungal substrates. The species is documented from northeastern and north-central North America, with records spanning Canada and the eastern United States. Like other Gyrophaena species, it likely inhabits decaying fungi and organic matter, though specific ecological details remain limited.
Gyrophaena stroheckeri
Gyrophaena stroheckeri is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described by Seevers in 1951. It belongs to the subfamily Aleocharinae and tribe Homalotini. The species has been recorded from scattered locations in eastern North America. Like other members of Gyrophaena, it is likely associated with fungal habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Haida
Haida is a genus of rove beetles (family Staphylinidae) described by Keen in 1897. It belongs to the subfamily Omaliinae and tribe Coryphiini. The genus is rarely encountered, with limited observational records.
Halobrecta
Halobrecta is a genus of rove beetles (family Staphylinidae, subfamily Aleocharinae) comprising approximately six described species. The genus was established by C.G. Thomson in 1858 and is classified within the tribe Taxicerini. Species in this genus occur in northern Europe, with records from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The genus name suggests an association with saline or brackish habitats, though specific ecological requirements remain poorly documented.
Halobrecta algophila
Halobrecta algophila is a small rove beetle in the subfamily Aleocharinae, characterized by its reduced elytra typical of the family Staphylinidae. The species has a remarkably broad geographic distribution spanning multiple continents, including native ranges in Australia, Europe, North America, South America, and New Zealand, with introduced populations on Tristan da Cunha. Its specific epithet 'algophila' suggests an association with algae, though this relationship requires verification. The species was originally described as Atheta algophila by Fenyes in 1909 before transfer to Halobrecta.
Hamotus electrae
ant-loving beetle
Hamotus electrae is a species of ant-loving beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by O. Park in 1942. It belongs to the subfamily Pselaphinae, a group of small rove beetles frequently associated with ant colonies. The species is documented from Texas in the United States and Mexico. Like other members of the genus Hamotus, it is presumed to be myrmecophilous, living in association with ants, though specific details of this relationship remain unrecorded in published literature.
Hamotus opimus
Hamotus opimus is a species of ant-loving beetle in the family Staphylinidae, first described by Fletcher in 1932. It belongs to the subfamily Pselaphinae, a diverse group of small rove beetles often associated with ant colonies. The species is known from scattered records across the eastern and south-central United States. Like other members of its genus, it likely lives in close association with ants, though specific details of this relationship remain poorly documented.
Hapalaraea
Hapalaraea is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Omaliinae. The genus was established by C.G. Thomson in 1858 and contains at least two described species: Hapalaraea alutacea and Hapalaraea hamata. These beetles are distributed across Europe and North America. As members of the Omaliinae, they are associated with forest floor habitats and decomposing organic matter.
Hapalaraea hamata
Hapalaraea hamata is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Omaliinae. The species was described by Fauvel in 1878. It belongs to the tribe Omaliini, a group of rove beetles typically associated with decaying organic matter and fungal habitats. The genus Hapalaraea is characterized by specific morphological features of the mouthparts and antennae.
Hemiquedius infinitus
Hemiquedius infinitus is a rove beetle (Staphylinidae) described in 2017 from eastern North America. It belongs to a small genus of predatory beetles in the tribe Staphylinini. The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning southeastern Canada and the eastern and central United States.
Hesperolinus
Hesperolinus is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, tribe Xantholinini. It was established by Casey in 1906. The genus belongs to the diverse subfamily Staphylininae, one of the largest lineages within rove beetles. Members of this genus are poorly documented in modern literature and appear to be rarely collected.
Hesperolinus parcus
Hesperolinus parcus is a rove beetle (family Staphylinidae) in the tribe Xantholinini. It is distributed across western North America from the Pacific Coast to the Rocky Mountains. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863. Like other members of its tribe, it is likely associated with decaying organic matter, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Hesperus
Hesperus is a genus of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) established by Fauvel in 1874. Species in this genus are found in association with rice agroecosystems, where they interact with other organisms in these agricultural habitats. The genus belongs to the tribe Philonthina within the subfamily Staphylininae. At least one species, Hesperus barrioni, has been formally described from the Philippines.
Hesperus stehri
Hesperus stehri is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, described by Moore in 1958. It belongs to the subtribe Philonthina within the tribe Staphylinini. The species has been documented across multiple states in the eastern and central United States. Like other members of the genus Hesperus, it is a predatory beetle, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in the available literature.
Holoboreaphilus
Holoboreaphilus is a genus of rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Omaliinae) established by Campbell in 1978. The genus includes at least one species, Holoboreaphilus nordenskioeldi, which has been documented from both northeastern and northwestern North America with fossil occurrences in Late Pleistocene deposits. The genus belongs to the tribe Coryphiini within the subfamily Omaliinae.
Holoboreaphilus nordenskioldi
Holoboreaphilus nordenskioldi is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Omaliinae. It has a Holarctic distribution spanning northern regions of North America and Eurasia. The species was described by Mäklin in 1878 and is placed in the tribe Coryphiini. Like other members of this genus, it is associated with northern boreal and arctic-alpine habitats.
Holotrochus
Holotrochus is a genus of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) in the subfamily Osoriinae, established by Erichson in 1839. Members of this genus are small to minute beetles characterized by reduced or absent eyes, a trait common among Osoriinae that inhabit soil and leaf litter environments. The genus is distinguished within Osoriini by particular arrangements of pronotal and elytral setae and specific configurations of the mouthparts. Species are found in various regions but detailed biological information remains limited for most taxa.
Homaeotarsus badius
Homaeotarsus badius is a rove beetle (family Staphylinidae) described by Gravenhorst in 1802. It is recorded from eastern North America, with distribution records spanning Canada (Ontario, Quebec) and the eastern and central United States. As a member of the subfamily Paederinae, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory beetles commonly found in soil and leaf litter habitats.
Homaeotarsus floridanus
A rove beetle (family Staphylinidae) described by LeConte in 1878. The species epithet 'floridanus' indicates a primary association with Florida, though records extend to Maryland and New Jersey. As a member of subfamily Paederinae, it belongs to a diverse group of rove beetles characterized by relatively short elytra and flexible abdomens.
Homaeotarsus strenuus
Homaeotarsus strenuus is a species of rove beetle (Staphylinidae: Paederinae) described by Casey in 1905. The species is known from scattered records across the central and eastern United States. As a member of the Paederinae, it belongs to a diverse subfamily of rove beetles, many of which are associated with moist habitats and decaying organic matter. Very little specific biological information has been published for this particular species.
Homalota
Homalota is a genus of rove beetles established by Mannerheim in 1830. The genus contains more than 80 described species and is classified within the tribe Homalotini of the subfamily Aleocharinae. Members of this genus share the characteristic short elytra and exposed abdominal segments typical of Staphylinidae. The genus has been documented in northern European countries including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Hoplandria
Hoplandria is a genus of rove beetles (family Staphylinidae, subfamily Aleocharinae) established by Kraatz in 1857. The Nearctic fauna comprises 12 recognized species arranged in four subgenera: Hoplandria, Genosema, Lophomucter, and Arrhenandria. The genus is taxonomically well-characterized through revisionary work, though biological and ecological data remain limited.
Hoplandriini
Hoplandriini rove beetles
Hoplandriini is a tribe of small rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae) containing at least 5 genera and 21 described species. The tribe includes the genus Microlia, whose members are pollen-feeders frequently associated with flowers of Cucurbitaceae, Solanaceae, Asteraceae, and Monimiaceae. Some species, such as Microlia cayaponia, have been observed foraging on Cayaponia flowers and may compete with pollinators for pollen resources. The tribe occurs in the New World and Australasia.
Hylota ochracea
Hylota ochracea is a rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Aleocharinae, described by Casey in 1906. The species has been introduced from North America to parts of Europe. It is a member of the tribe Oxypodini, a group of small to medium-sized aleocharines often associated with decaying organic matter and fungal habitats.
Hypocyphtini
Hypocyphtini is a tribe of rove beetles (family Staphylinidae, subfamily Aleocharinae) established by Laporte de Castelnau in 1835. Members of this tribe are small to minute beetles characterized by compact body forms and reduced or modified wing structures. The tribe is distinguished from related aleocharine tribes primarily by genitalic and mouthpart morphology. Hypocyphtini species are primarily associated with decaying organic matter and are found across multiple continents, though individual species tend to have narrow distributions.
Hypotelus
Hypotelus is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Piestinae. The genus was established by Erichson in 1839 and contains species characterized by their association with decaying organic matter. Members of this genus are part of the diverse staphylinid fauna that contribute to decomposition processes in forest ecosystems.
Ilyobates
A genus of small rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Aleocharinae: Oxypodini) containing six recognized valid species distributed across the Pontomediterranean region. Adults exhibit pronounced intraspecific morphological variation and overwinter in cryptic underground habitats. The genus has undergone extensive taxonomic revision, with numerous historical synonyms resolved.
Ilyobates bennetti
Ilyobates bennetti is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Aleocharinae, described by Donisthorpe in 1914. It was previously known as Ilyobates subopacus Palm, 1935, which has been synonymized following revision of type material. The species belongs to a genus of six valid species distributed across the Pontomediterranean region. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits considerable intraspecific morphological variation and has a univoltine life cycle with reproduction occurring in spring and summer.
Ischnosoma
Ischnosoma is a genus of rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Tachyporinae) established by Stephens in 1829. The genus is distinguished from the closely related Mycetoporus by specific morphological characters, particularly in the structure of the male genitalia and the form of the pronotum. Ischnosoma contains numerous species distributed across Eurasia, the Americas, and Australia, with particularly high diversity in China, where over 29 species have been documented. North and Central American species have been revised extensively, with 18 species recognized in that region alone.
Ischnosoma flavicolle
Ischnosoma flavicolle is a species of rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Tachyporinae. Originally described by LeConte in 1863 as Mycetoporus flavicolle, it was transferred to the genus Ischnosoma in a 1991 taxonomic revision of North and Central American Mycetoporus and Ischnosoma. The species is known from eastern North America, with records spanning from Canada to the southeastern United States. A lectotype was designated for this species in the 1991 revision.
Ischnosoma splendidum
Splendid Crab-like Rove Beetle
Ischnosoma splendidum is a rove beetle in the family Staphylinidae, originally described by Gravenhorst in 1806 and later transferred from the genus Mycetoporus to Ischnosoma. It has a broad Holarctic distribution spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. The species belongs to a genus of crab-like rove beetles characterized by their distinctive body form and habitat associations with moist, decaying organic matter.
Ischnosoma suteri
Ischnosoma suteri is a rove beetle described in 1991 from eastern North America. It belongs to the genus Ischnosoma, which was separated from Mycetoporus based on morphological characters including mouthpart structure and abdominal chaetotaxy. The species is part of a 1991 revision that established Ischnosoma as a distinct genus in the Tachyporinae subfamily.
Kalissus
Kalissus is a genus of rove beetles (Staphylinidae) in the subfamily Micropeplinae, established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1874. Members of this genus are small beetles characterized by their reduced elytra that leave much of the abdomen exposed, a defining feature of the family. The genus is part of the diverse Staphylinoidea superfamily, which contains thousands of species worldwide. Specific ecological and behavioral details for Kalissus remain poorly documented in available literature.
Lathrobiina
Lathrobiina is a subtribe of rove beetles (Staphylinidae: Paederinae) containing approximately 25 genera. Members are small to medium-sized beetles characterized by the typical staphylinid body plan: shortened elytra exposing most of the abdomen. The subtribe has a global distribution with particular diversity in the Palaearctic region. Recent taxonomic revisions have recognized new genera based on subtle morphological distinctions, indicating ongoing refinement of the group's classification.
Lathrobium hardeni
Lathrobium hardeni is a species of rove beetle (Staphylinidae) described in 2024 by Haberski and Caterino. The species belongs to the genus Lathrobium, a diverse group of small to medium-sized rove beetles. As a recently described species, detailed ecological and biological information remains limited. Rove beetles in this genus are generally ground-dwelling predators found in various terrestrial habitats.