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Rove beetle

Philonthus politus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Philonthus

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Beetle
Philonthus cruentatus
Least Concern
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Rove beetle
Philonthus longicornis
Least Concern
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Rove beetle
Philonthus discoideus
Least Concern
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Rove beetle
Philonthus ventralis
Least Concern
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Rove beetle
Philonthus rectangulus
Least Concern
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Staph beetle
Philonthus micans
Least Concern
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Staph beetle
Philonthus atratus
Least Concern
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Staph beetle
Philonthus varians
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rove beetle?
The scientific name of Rove beetle is Philonthus politus. It belongs to the genus Philonthus.
What is the conservation status of Rove beetle?
Rove beetle (Philonthus politus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rove beetle live?
Rove beetle is found in Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Rove beetle belong to?
Rove beetle (Philonthus politus) belongs to the genus Philonthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Staphylinidae.
Is Rove beetle endangered?
No, Rove beetle (Philonthus politus) 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 (Philonthus politus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Rove beetle?
The closest relatives of Rove beetle in the genus Philonthus include Beetle, Rove beetle, Rove beetle, Rove beetle, Rove beetle.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Philonthus — 19 Species

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Beetle
Philonthus cruentatus
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Rove beetle
Philonthus rectangulus
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Rove beetle
Philonthus discoideus
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Rove beetle
Philonthus ventralis
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Rove beetle
Philonthus longicornis
LC
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Rove beetle
Philonthus politus
LC
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Staph beetle
Philonthus micans
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Staph beetle
Philonthus caucasicus
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Staph beetle
Philonthus umbratilis
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Staph beetle
Philonthus sanguinolentus
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Staph beetle
Philonthus atratus
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Staph beetle
Philonthus debilis
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Staph beetle
Philonthus quisquiliarius
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Staph beetle
Philonthus jurgans
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Staph beetle
Philonthus cognatus
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Staph beetle
Philonthus varians
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Staph beetle
Philonthus parvicornis
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Staph Beetle
Philonthus cyanipennis
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Staph Beetle
Philonthus carbonarius
LC
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