Megarthrus pictus

Megarthrus pictus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Staphyliniformia
Family: Staphylinidae
Genus: Megarthrus
Species:
M. pictus
Binomial name
Megarthrus pictus
Motschulsky, 1845

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

  1. ^ a b "Coleoptera Staphylinidae Proteininae". University of British Columbia. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  2. ^ a b Quinn, Mike; Wood, Charlene (18 February 2024). "Species Megarthrus pictus". Bug Guide. Iowa State University. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
  3. ^ "Megarthrus pictus Motschulsky, 1845". GBIF. Retrieved 19 December 2025.