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Staph beetle

Phacophallus pallidipennis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Indonesia), Europe (Denmark, Portugal, Sweden), and North America (United States).

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Staphylinidae
Genus
Phacophallus
Species
Phacophallus pallidipennis (Staph beetle)

Similar Species in Phacophallus

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Rove beetle
Phacophallus parumpunctatus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Staph beetle?
The scientific name of Staph beetle is Phacophallus pallidipennis. It belongs to the genus Phacophallus.
Where does Staph beetle live?
Staph beetle is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Indonesia), Europe (Denmark, Portugal, Sweden), and North America (United States).. Countries include Denmark, Indonesia, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, United States.
What family does Staph beetle belong to?
Staph beetle (Phacophallus pallidipennis) belongs to the genus Phacophallus, which is part of the taxonomic family Staphylinidae.
What kingdom does Staph beetle belong to?
Staph beetle (Phacophallus pallidipennis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Staph beetle?
The closest relatives of Staph beetle in the genus Phacophallus include Rove beetle.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Phacophallus — 2 Species

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Rove beetle
Phacophallus parumpunctatus
LC
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Staph beetle
Phacophallus pallidipennis
NE
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