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Rove beetle

Oligota pusillima

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Arthropoda (절지동물)
Class
Insecta (곤충)
Order
Coleoptera (딱정벌레목)
Family
Staphylinidae
Genus
Oligota
Species
Oligota pusillima (Rove beetle)

Similar Species in Oligota

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Rove beetle
Oligota parva
Least Concern
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Staph beetle
Oligota pumilio
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rove beetle?
The scientific name of Rove beetle is Oligota pusillima. It belongs to the genus Oligota.
What is the conservation status of Rove beetle?
Rove beetle (Oligota pusillima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rove beetle live?
Rove beetle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, United States.
What family does Rove beetle belong to?
Rove beetle (Oligota pusillima) belongs to the genus Oligota, which is part of the taxonomic family Staphylinidae.
Is Rove beetle endangered?
No, Rove beetle (Oligota pusillima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rove beetle belong to?
Rove beetle (Oligota pusillima) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Rove beetle?
The closest relatives of Rove beetle in the genus Oligota include Rove beetle, Staph beetle.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Oligota — 3 Species

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Rove beetle
Oligota parva
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Rove beetle
Oligota pusillima
LC
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Staph beetle
Oligota pumilio
LC
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