Megarthrus pictus
| Megarthrus pictus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Megarthrus |
| Species: | M. pictus
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| Binomial name | |
| Megarthrus pictus Motschulsky, 1845
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Megarthrus pictus is a rove beetle in the genus Megarthrus found in western North America.[1][2][3]
This species is the only nearctic species with bicolored elytra and angulate temples that is endemic to Western North America. The body is also mostly brownish yellow overall.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b "Coleoptera Staphylinidae Proteininae". University of British Columbia. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ a b Quinn, Mike; Wood, Charlene (18 February 2024). "Species Megarthrus pictus". Bug Guide. Iowa State University. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ "Megarthrus pictus Motschulsky, 1845". GBIF. Retrieved 19 December 2025.