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Rove beetle

Philonthus discoideus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)
Class
Insecta (แมลง)
Order
Coleoptera (อันดับด้วง)
Family
Staphylinidae
Genus
Philonthus
Species
Philonthus discoideus (Rove beetle)

Similar Species in Philonthus

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Staph Beetle
Philonthus cyanipennis
Not Evaluated
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Staph beetle
Philonthus varians
Least Concern
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Staph beetle
Philonthus parvicornis
Least Concern
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Staph beetle
Philonthus sanguinolentus
Least Concern
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Staph beetle
Philonthus atratus
Least Concern
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Staph beetle
Philonthus micans
Least Concern
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Rove beetle
Philonthus ventralis
Least Concern
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Beetle
Philonthus cruentatus
Least Concern
View all species in Philonthus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rove beetle?
The scientific name of Rove beetle is Philonthus discoideus. It belongs to the genus Philonthus.
What is the conservation status of Rove beetle?
Rove beetle (Philonthus discoideus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rove beetle live?
Rove beetle is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United States.
What family does Rove beetle belong to?
Rove beetle (Philonthus discoideus) belongs to the genus Philonthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Staphylinidae.
Is Rove beetle endangered?
No, Rove beetle (Philonthus discoideus) 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 discoideus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Rove beetle?
The closest relatives of Rove beetle in the genus Philonthus include Beetle, Staph Beetle, Staph beetle, Staph beetle, Staph beetle.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Philonthus — 19 Species

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