taxonID	type	description	language	source
03CEA92863489C04DC465777FCA27D1A.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (3 specimens) PERU, 1 (MEKRB), on seabird remains, Ica, Pisco, San Andrés (13 ° 43 ' 15.47 " S 76 ° 13 ' 18.79 " W), III- 2014, A. Giraldo leg.; 2 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, Chorrillos, Pantanos de Villa (20 m), Y. Murrugarra leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863489C04DC465777FCA27D1A.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Cosmopolitan. PERU. Callao, Huanuco (Huanuco), Ica (Chincha, Pisco), La Libertad (Trujillo), Lima (Lima) (Murrugarra, 2016; Villanueva, 2016; Torres, 2020; Lázaro, 2021; Iannacone et al., 2023). In coastal deserts and montane forests (Fig. 1 A).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634A9C06DC4650B1FC757330.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (111 specimens) PERU, 10 (MEKRB), on sea lion carcass, Ancash, Santa, Samanco, Vesique beach (09 ° 12 ' 30.04 " S 78 ° 29 ' 04.32 " W), 27 - II- 2018, A. Giraldo & R. Gasani, leg.; 5 (MUSM), Callao, La Punta, (12 ° 04 ' 26.39 " S 77 ° 09 ' 57.59 " W, 10 m); 12 (MEKRB), Huánuco, Leoncio Prado, Tingo Maria, 10 - VII- 1981, Mosquera leg.; 2 (MUSM), on coastal desert, direct searching, Ica, Nasca, Marcona (15 ° 20 ' 47.5 " S 75 ° 07 ' 27.1 " W, 58 m), 19 - III- 2019, I. Galindo leg.; 3 (MUSM), Ica, Pisco, Pisco (13 ° 42 ' 50.40 " S 76 ° 11 ' 02.39 " W, 10 m); 1 (MEKRB), on seabird remains, Ica, Pisco, San Andres (13 ° 43 ' 15.47 " S 76 ° 13 ' 18.79 " W), III- 2014, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on slaughterhouse waste, La Libertad, Pacasmayo, Pacasmayo (07 ° 23 ' 49.20 " S 79 ° 34 ' 17.01 " W) 19 - XII- 2018, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on sea lion carcass, Lambayeque, Chiclayo, Pimentel, Pimentel beach (06 ° 50 ' 28.82 " S 79 ° 56 ' 15.53 " W), 20 - IX- 2018, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on Humboldt penguin carcass, Lima, Huaura, Huacho (11 ° 06 ' 25.00 " S 77 ° 37 ' 04.00 " W), 10 - VIII- 2018, A. Giraldo leg.; 2 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 20 - IV- 1944, J. Lamas leg.; 2 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 11 - IV- 1962, Lung leg.; 19 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 10 - XI- 1963, K. Raven leg.; 3 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 10 - XII- 1963, K. Raven leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 01 - II- 1965, C. Olivares leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 24 - VII- 1968, O. Velarde leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 15 - XII- 1968, O. Velarde leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, X- 1970, I. Caceres leg.; 7 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 25 - IX- 1972, T. Grundy leg.; 1 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 14 - XII- 1972, C. Valle leg.; 1 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 15 - IV- 1980, W. Diaz leg.; 12 (MUSM), 1 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 30 - V- 1980, W. Diaz leg.; 4 (MUSM), Lima, Barranco (20 m); 1 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, Chorrillos, Pantanos de Villa (20 m); 4 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 17 - XII- 1980, J. Musto leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 22 - II- 2005, S. Mayta leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 05 - V- 2005, M. Cardozo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 16 - V- 2005, M. Cardozo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 18 - VII- 2005, S. Diaz leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 18 - II- 2006, J. Alvarado leg.; 5 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, San Miguel (12 ° 04 ' 37.19 " S 77 ° 05 ' 05.99 " W, 45 m); 1 (MUSM), on sea lion carcass, Lima, Lima, Villa El Salvador, Venecia beach (12 ° 14 ' 31.20 " S 76 ° 56 ' 45.59 " W, 2 m); 1 (MUSM), on garbage dump, Moquegua, Mariscal Nieto, near to Cerro baúl archaeological site (17 ° 06 ' 46.79 " S 70 ° 50 ' 27.59 " W, 2030 m), 24 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on green turtle carcass, Tumbes, Contralmirante Villar, Zorritos, Zorritos beach (03 ° 40 ' 38.10 " S 80 ° 40 ' 20.00 " W, 10 m), 19 - IX- 2018, A. Giraldo leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634A9C06DC4650B1FC757330.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Cosmopolitan. PERU. Ancash (Santa), Ayacucho (Huamanga), Callao, Huanuco (Huanuco, Leoncio Prado), Ica (Chincha, Nasca, Pisco), Junin (Huancayo), La Libertad (Pacasmayo, Trujillo), Lambayeque (Chiclayo, Ferreñafe), Lima (Huarochiri, Huaura, Lima), Moquegua (Mariscal Nieto), Piura (Ayabaca, Huancabamba, Morropon, Paita, Piura, Sechura, Sullana, Talara), Tacna (Tacna), Tumbes (Contralmirante Villar, Zarumilla) (Iannacone, 2003; Peceros, 2011; Ginés et al., 2015; Sarmiento & Padilla, 2015; Murrugarra, 2016; Villanueva & Seclén, 2016; Villanueva, 2016; Oré, 2017; Andrade et al., 2018; Medina et al., 2018; Juárez & González, 2019, 2024; Saavedra et al., 2019; Torres, 2020; Cortéz, 2021; Lázaro, 2021; Chamochumbi et al., 2022; Esquiagola, 2022; Iannacone et al., 2023; Jaime, 2023). In coastal deserts, dry forests, Andean foothills, and montane forests (Fig. 1 A).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634A9C01DC4656DEFE207725.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (65 specimens) PERU, 10 (MEKRB), Ancash, Santa, Chimbote, 02 - XI- 1963, K. Raven leg.; 4 (MEKRB), on sea lion carcass, Ancash, Santa, Samanco, Vesique beach (09 ° 12 ' 30.04 " S 78 ° 29 ' 04.32 " W), 27 - II- 2018, A. Giraldo & R. Gasani leg.; 9 (MEKRB), Ica, Chincha, Chincha, 11 - VII- 1993, F. Cazorla leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lambayeque, Chiclayo, cerro Reque (06 ° 51 ' 18.00 " S 79 ° 47 ' 38.39 " W, 36 m), 09 - VIII- 2023, A. Giraldo leg.; 4 (MEKRB), Lima, Huarochiri, Santa Eulalia, 08 - I- 2022, H. Gamarra leg.; 1 (MUSM), Lima, Huaura, Lachay lomas, 16 - X- 1976, R. Garcia leg.; 1 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, V- 1957, F. Blancas leg.; 1 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, VIII- 1957, F. Blancas leg.; 12 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 05 - I- 1964, Aranda leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 16 - VI- 1968, Millones leg.; 2 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 15 - XI- 1968, M. Delgado leg.; 2 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 15 - II- 1974, L. Castillo leg.; 5 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 15 - X- 1977, H. Blancas leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 13 - VI- 1981, R. Ortiz leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 26 - V- 1968, Del Valle leg.; 4 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 09 - X- 1977, J. Alcazar leg.; 4 (MEKRB), on domestic pigeon carcass, Lima, Lima, Los Olivos (11 ° 56 ' 31.20 " S 77 ° 04 ' 15.59 " W, 75 m), 01 - 25 - I- 2024, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, Surco, 27 - IV- 1995, C. Vergara leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634A9C01DC4656DEFE207725.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Cosmopolitan. PERU. Ancash (Santa), Ica (Chincha), Lambayeque (Chiclayo), Lima (Huaral, Huarochiri, Huaura, Lima), Piura (Paita, Piura) (Peceros, 2011; Andrade & Háva, 2018; Andrade et al., 2018; Juárez & González, 2019; Saavedra et al., 2019; Lázaro, 2021; Jaime, 2023). In coastal desert and dry forests (Fig. 1 B).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634D9C01DC465228FEC673FE.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (63 specimens) PERU, 2 (MEKRB), on sea lion carcass, Ancash, Santa, Samanco, Vesique beach (09 ° 12 ' 30.04 " S 78 ° 29 ' 04.32 " W), 27 - II- 2018, A. Giraldo & R. Gasani leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Cajamarca, Cutervo, Cutervo (2700 m), 04 - XI- 2001, J. Llontop leg.; 22 (MEKRB), Callao, 03 - I- 1995, L. Arroyo leg.; 4 (MEKRB), on ray carcass, Ica, Chincha, Qala beach (13 ° 21 ' 39.60 " S 76 ° 13 ' 08.39 " W, 17 m), 18 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MUSM), on coastal desert, direct searching, Ica, Nasca, Marcona (15 ° 20 ' 47.5 " S 75 ° 07 ' 27.1 " W, 58 m), 19 - III- 2019, I. Galindo leg.; 1 (MUSM), Ica, Palpa, Changuillo, Coyungo, Puerto Caballa (14 ° 56 ' 29.7 " S 75 ° 29 ' 04.3 " W, 0 m), 02 - IV- 2010, D. Silva & M. Vilchez leg.; 2 (MEKRB), on sea lion carcass, Ica, Pisco, Paracas, Lagunillas beach (13 ° 53 ' 49.20 " S 76 ° 18 ' 50.39 " W, 17 m), 19 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 2 (MUSM), Ica, Pisco San Gallán island (13 ° 50 ' 31.20 " S 76 ° 27 ' 03.59 " W), 24 - VIII- 1999; 2 (MEKRB), on seabird remains, Ica, Pisco, San Andrés (13 ° 43 ' 15.47 " S 76 ° 13 ' 18.79 " W), III- 2014, A. Giraldo leg.; 3 (MEKRB), on sea lion carcass, Lambayeque, Chiclayo, Pimentel, Pimentel beach (06 ° 50 ' 28.82 " S 79 ° 56 ' 15.53 " W), 20 - IX- 2018, A. Giraldo leg.; 5 (MUSM), on pitfall trap (rotten squid), Lima, Canta, left bank of Chillon river, near to Chaperito bridge (11 ° 29 ' 17.7 " S 76 ° 38 ' 58.7 " W, 2357 m), 11 - V- 16 - VII- 2006, M. Dieguez & A. Asenjo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on Humboldt penguin carcass, Lima, Huaura, Huacho (11 ° 06 ' 25 " S 77 ° 37 ' 04 " W), 10 - VIII- 2018, A. Giraldo leg.; 2 (MEKRB), on pitfall trap (rotten flaked tuna), Lima, Huaura, Lachay lomas (11 ° 21 ' 28.80 " S 77 ° 22 ' 08.39 " W), 25 - V- 2018, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Huaura, Vegueta, Don Martin island, 27 - X- 2016, J. Figueroa leg.; 1 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, 19 - V- 1971, C. Luna Victoria leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 19 - XI- 2006, H. Velasquez leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 26 - XII- 2006, A. Camargo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, San Juan de Miraflores, Villa Jardín, 14 - III- 1994, S. Rondon leg.; 2 (MUSM), on sea lion carcass, Lima, Lima, Villa El Salvador, Venecia beach (12 ° 14 ' 31 " S 76 ° 56 ' 44 " W, 2 m), 13 - II- 2013, S. Pizarro leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on garbage dump, Moquegua, Mariscal Nieto, near to Cerro baúl archaeological site (17 ° 06 ' 46.79 " S 70 ° 50 ' 27.59 " W, 2030 m), 24 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 6 (SENASA), Ilo, Ilo, 05 - IV- 2005, W. Diaz leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634D9C01DC465228FEC673FE.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Cosmopolitan. PERU. Ancash (Santa), Cajamarca (Cutervo), Callao, Ica (Chincha, Nasca, Palpa, Pisco), La Libertad (Trujillo), Lambayeque (Chiclayo), Lima (Canta, Huarochiri, Huaura, Lima), Moquegua (Mariscal Nieto), Piura (Paita, Piura), Tacna (Tacna) (Ciro et al., 2008; Peceros, 2011; Ginés et al., 2015; Sarmiento & Padilla, 2015; Murrugarra, 2016; Villanueva, 2016; Andrade & Háva, 2018; Andrade et al., 2018; Juárez & González, 2019; Saavedra et al., 2019; Lázaro, 2021; Chamochumbi et al., 2022; Esquiagola, 2022; Iannacone et al., 2023; Jaime, 2023). In coastal deserts, dry forests, and Andean foothills (Fig. 1 B).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634D9C00DC465690FD117D1D.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (269 specimens) PERU, 4 (SENASA), Ancash, Santa, 06 - IX- 1963, Salinas leg.; 10 (MEKRB), Ancash, Santa, Chimbote, 02 - XI- 1963, K. Raven leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Arequipa, Arequipa, 03 - X- 1996, M. Guzman leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Arequipa, Arequipa, 28 - IX- 2012, L. Cruz leg.; 1 (MUSM), Ayacucho, Huamanga, Ayacucho, IV- 1969; 1 (MUSM), Cajamarca, Cajamarca 06 - XI- 1975, E. Angeles leg.; 3 (MEKRB), 4 (SENASA), Callao, 15 - XI- 1963, M. Delgado leg.; 4 (MUSM), Callao, 30 - VIII- 1964, M. Delgado leg.; 2 (MUSM), Callao, 03 - I- 1995, L. Arroyo leg.; 1 (MUSM), Callao, La Punta, 30 - IX- 1968, L. Campos leg.; 1 (MUSM), Callao, La Punta, 11 - X- 1968, L. Campos leg.; 1 (MUSM), Callao, La Punta, 14 - X- 1968, L. Campos leg.; 12 (MEKRB), Ica, Chincha, Chincha, 11 - VII- 1993, F. Cazorla leg.; 4 (MUSM), Ica, Pisco, Pisco beach, 03 - VII- 1963, R. Garcia leg.; 6 (MUSM), Lima, Huarochiri, Santa Eulalia, 04 - III- 1965, R. Garcia leg.; 1 (MUSM), Lima, Huaura, La Cruz island, 15 - IX- 1950, F. Blancas leg.; 6 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, 14 - X- 1947, F. Blancas leg.; 4 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, V- 1957, F. Blancas leg.; 5 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, VIII- 1957, F. Blancas leg.; 1 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, 23 - XI- 1957, F. Blancas leg.; 7 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 11 - IV- 1962, Lung leg.; 2 (MEKRB), 1 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 03 - IX- 1962, Lung leg.; 10 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 24 - X- 1963, M. Delgado leg.; 20 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 05 - I- 1964, Aranda leg.; 8 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, IV- 1965, Cisneros leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 18 - VI- 1965, Korytkowski leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 02 - VII- 1968, A. Almestar leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 10 - VII- 1968, O. Velarde leg.; 5 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 12 - VIII- 1968, E. Almonte leg.; 2 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, IX- 1968, E. Almonte leg.; 6 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 27 - XII- 1969, M. Delgado leg.; 4 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 1971; 2 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 16 - X- 1971, F. Velazco leg.; 1 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 21 - IX- 1972, J. Grundy leg.; 7 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 25 - IX- 1972, J. Grundy leg.; 4 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 15 - II- 1974, L. Castillo leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 24 - VII- 1974, M. Buitrón leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 19 - VIII- 1974, M. Buitrón leg.; 1 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, 13 - II- 1976, M. Galvez leg.; 7 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 09 - XI- 1976, D. Ojeda leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 12 - VII- 1980, R. Marin leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 15 - XI- 1999, E. Ormachea leg.; 9 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, Agua Dulce, 20 - II- 1967, L. Campos leg.; 7 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, Barranco, 22 - IV- 1968, L. Campos leg.; 2 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, Barranco, 30 - IV- 1968, L. Campos leg.; 1 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, Barranco, 08 - V- 1968, L. Campos leg.; 6 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, Chosica; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, Cieneguilla, 20 - X- 1977, M. Martinez leg.; 1 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, La Herradura beach, 05 - II- 1969, L. Campos leg.; 3 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 18 - V- 1968, Del Valle leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 06 - VIII- 1973; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 06 - XI- 1977, N. Martinez leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 20 - XI- 1977, N. Martinez leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 05 - X- 1980, R. Marin leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 02 - XI- 1980, R. Marin leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 19 - IX- 1987, G. Hospina leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 23 - IV- 1991, J. Anteparra leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 20 - V- 1991, R. Rodriguez leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 22 - VI- 1991, J. Iannacone leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 24 - X- 1991, E. Lujan leg.; 5 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 26 - X- 1992, R. Beingolea leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 07 - VIII- 1993, J. Donet leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 13 - II- 1996, R. Castillo leg.; 9 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 26 - V- 1996, J. Nina leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 22 - VI- 1996, A. Guerra leg.; 3 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 28 - IX- 1996, A. Jeri leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 13 - XI- 1996, R. Castillo leg.; 5 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 26 - XI- 1996, R. Marin leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 15 - V- 2004, H. Velasquez leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 03 - VII- 2004, C. Vega leg.; 6 (MEKRB), on pitfall trap (rotten fish), Lima, Lima, Los Olivos (11 ° 56 ' 31.20 " S 77 ° 04 ' 15.59 " W, 75 m), 05 - IV- 2012, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on rat carcass, Lima, Lima, Los Olivos (11 ° 56 ' 31.20 " S 77 ° 04 ' 15.59 " W, 75 m), 21 - IV- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 3 (MEKRB), on domestic pigeon carcass, Lima, Lima, Los Olivos (11 ° 56 ' 31.20 " S 77 ° 04 ' 15.59 " W, 75 m), 01 - 25 - I- 2024, A. Giraldo leg.; 2 (MEKRB), on pitfall trap (rotten squid), Lima, Lima, Los Olivos (11 ° 56 ' 31.20 " S 77 ° 04 ' 15.59 " W, 75 m), 09 - III- 2024, A. Giraldo leg.; 4 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, Lurin, 18 - XII- 1968, L. Campos leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, Lurin, 20 - III- 1973; 1 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, Lurin, 18 - II- 1975, R. Garcia leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, UNMSM campus, 06 - X- 2012, J. Miñano leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, Vitarte, 04 - VI- 1964, A. Martinez leg.; 3 (SENASA), Loreto, Maynas, 25 - VIII- 1964, C. Olivares leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Puno, Puno, 26 - IV- 1971.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634D9C00DC465690FD117D1D.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Cosmopolitan. PERU. Ancash (Santa), Arequipa (Arequipa), Ayacucho (Huamanga), Cajamarca (Cajamarca), Callao, Huanuco (Huanuco), Ica (Chincha, Pisco), La Libertad (Sanchez Carrion, Trujillo), Lambayeque (Chiclayo), Lima (Huarochiri, Huaura, Lima), Loreto (Maynas), Piura (Paita, Piura), Puno (Puno), Tacna (Tacna) (Murphy, 1925; Koepcke & Koepcke, 1952; Iannacone, 2003; Peceros, 2011; Ginés et al., 2015; Murrugarra, 2016; Villanueva & Seclen, 2016; Villanueva, 2016; Oré, 2017; Andrade & Háva, 2018; Andrade et al., 2018; Medina et al., 2018; Juárez & González, 2019; Pizango et al., 2019; Saavedra et al., 2019; Torres, 2020; Lázaro, 2021; Briceño et al., 2022; Esquiagola, 2022; Iannacone et al., 2023; Jaime, 2023). In coastal deserts, dry forest, Andean foothills, Andean highlands, montane forests, and tropical rainforests (Fig. 1 C).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634F9C03DC4650B2FE5877A3.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (22 specimens) PERU, 1 (SENASA), Arequipa, Arequipa, IV- 1959, Sanchez Aguirre leg.; 1 (MUSM), Ica, Pisco, Pisco beach, 03 - VII- 1963, R. Garcia leg.; 4 (MEKRB), on sea lion carcass, Ica, Pisco, Paracas, Lagunillas beach (13 ° 53 ' 49.20 " S 76 ° 18 ' 50.39 " W, 17 m), 19 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Ica, Pisco, San Gallán island, VI- 2002, L. Alza leg.; 5 (MEKRB), Junin, Huancayo, Huancayo, 15 - I- 1977, M. Palacios leg.; 6 (MEKRB), Junin, Huancayo, Huancayo, 28 - XII- 1977, J. Alcazar leg.; 2 (MUSM), Lima, Huaura, Don Martin island, 20 - IV- 1965, M. Peña leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 12 - VII- 1979, E. Vasquez leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634F9C03DC4650B2FE5877A3.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Cosmopolitan. PERU. Arequipa (Arequipa), Ica (Chincha, Pisco), Junin (Huancayo), La Libertad (Trujillo), Lima (Huaura, Lima), Piura (Ayabaca, Huancabamba) (Murphy, 1925; Villanueva, 2016; Juárez & González, 2018, 2019, 2021; Lázaro, 2021; Iannacone et al., 2023). In coastal desert and Andean foothills (Fig. 1 C).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634F9C03DC465331FA327078.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (52 specimens) PERU, 1 (MEKRB), Ancash, Huaraz, Huaraz, U. Mayolo leg. [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MEKRB), Ancash, Huaylas, Caraz (2256 m), 12 - VI- 2004, R. Rodríguez leg. [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MUSM), on pitfall trap (rotten squid), Lima, Huarochiri, 5 km E of Matucana (2545 m), 12 - III- 30 - IV- 2006, V. M. Diéguez leg. [G. Arriagada det.]; 2 (MEKRB), 2 (MUSM), on pitfall trap (rotten chicken gizzards), Lima, Huarochiri, Matucana (2380 m), 08 - IV- 08 - V- 2004, V. M. Diéguez leg. [G. Arriagada det.]; 18 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 18 - 24 - VI- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 13 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 27 - 30 - VI- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 2 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 03 - VII- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 9 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 22 - 26 - I- 2014, L. Grados leg.; 3 (MEKRB), on pitfall trap (rotten flaked tuna), Tacna, Tarata, Tarata near to Mirador La Apacheta (17 ° 33 ' 35.99 " S 70 ° 01 ' 48.00 " W, 3460 m), 22 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634F9C03DC465331FA327078.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Argentina, Chile. PERU: Ancash (Corongo, Huaraz, Huaylas), Lima (Canta, Huarochiri, Lima), Tacna (Tarata) (Grados, 2014; Arriagada, 2015). In coastal desert and Andean foothills (Fig. 1 D).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634F9C03DC46550AFBDF7D2A.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (69 specimens) PERU, 1 (MUSM), Amazonas, Bagua, Achaguay Alto (05 ° 35 ' 23.99 " S 78 ° 30 ' 10.80 " W, 688 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 15 (MUSM), Ayacucho, Huamanga, Ayacucho (13 ° 09 ' 25.20 " S 74 ° 12 ' 35.99 " W, 2760 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 2 (MUSM), Cusco, La Convención, CC Timpia (12 ° 07 ' 19.19 " S 72 ° 49 ' 22.79 " W, 445 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 28 (MEKRB), Junin, Chanchamayo, San Ramon, 07 - V- 2015, J. Huanca leg.; 4 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 09 - X- 1977, J. Alcázar leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 15 - X- 1977, H. Blancas leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 22 - X- 1977, M. Palacios leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 12 - VIII- 1980, R. Marín leg.; 4 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 15 - XI- 1980, F. Wong leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 15 - IV- 1991, L. Gonzáles leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on pitfall trap (rotten flaked tuna), Lima, Lima, San Diego, Chillón river (11 ° 56 ' 12.34 " S 77 ° 04 ' 59.05 " W), 06 - 23 - XI- 2023, A. Giraldo leg.; 7 (MEKRB), Pasco, Oxapampa, Palcazú, 06 - V- 2015, J. Huanca leg.; 1 (MUSM), San Martín, Moyobamba, Fundo Pabloyacu (06 ° 04 ' 04.79 " S 76 ° 56 ' 38.40 " W, 1061 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MUSM), San Martín, Rioja, Yuracyacu (05 ° 57 ' 07.19 " S 77 ° 11 ' 13.19 " W, 805 m) [G. Arriagada det.].	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634F9C03DC46550AFBDF7D2A.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Central and South America. PERU. Amazonas (Bagua), Ayacucho (Huamanga), Cusco (La Convencion, Paucartambo), Huanuco (Huanuco), Junin (Chanchamayo, Satipo), Lima (Lima), Pasco (Oxapampa), San Martin (Moyobamba, Rioja) (Degallier, 1981; Arriagada, 2015; Torres, 2020). In coastal deserts, Andean foothills, montane forests, and tropical rainforests (Fig. 1 D).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634E9C02DC4650B2FC417376.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (181 specimens) PERU, 1 (MEKRB), Arequipa, Caylloma, Majes (16 ° 14 ' 23.99 " S 72 ° 14 ' 09.60 " W, 1420 m); 1 (MUSM), Arequipa, Islay, Mollendo (17 ° 01 ' 15.60 " S 72 ° 01 ' 01.19 " W, 69 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MEKRB), Ica, Ica, 22 - X- 1991, Aleman leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Ica, Pisco, Paracas PFLGN (13 ° 44 ' 52.79 " S 76 ° 13 ' 40.79 " W), IV- 2011, A. Giraldo leg.; 4 (MUSM), Ica, Pisco, Pisco beach (13 ° 42 ' 46.79 " S 76 ° 13 ' 15.60 " W, 10 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MEKRB), La Libertad, Gran Chimú, Cascas, 24 - XII- 1971, C. Luna Victoria leg.; 2 (MEKRB), La Libertad, Trujillo, Trujillo, 04 - VIII- 1973, E. Carbonell leg.; 10 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 10 - XII- 1963, K. Raven leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 22 - XI- 1965, S. Román leg.; 5 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 27 - IV- 1968, L. del Valle leg.; 4 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 18 - VI- 1968, W. Dale leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 13 - VII- 1974, M. Buitrón leg.; 3 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 27 - VII- 1975, M. Buitrón leg.; 1 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 11 - V- 1977, H. Picho leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 5 - X- 1977, H. Blancas leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 12 - III- 1978, M. Ortiz leg.; 3 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 12 - VIII- 1980, R. Marin leg.; 4 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 15 - IV- 1981, C. Calderon leg.; 1 (MEKRB), 7 (MUSM), 1 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 24 - IV- 1981, R. Ortiz leg. [G. Arriagada det.]; 10 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 15 - 19 - VI- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 16 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 22 - 30 - VI- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 11 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 01 - 08 - VII- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 23 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 12 - 30 - VII- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 5 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 01 - 28 - VIII- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 26 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 21 - 31 - I- 2014, L. Grados leg.; 4 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, Barranco (12 ° 08 ' 24.00 " S 77 ° 01 ' 22.79 " W, 20 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 2 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, Chorrillos, Pantanos de Villa (12 ° 13 ' 01.20 " S 76 ° 59 ' 13.19 " W), 15 - II- 2007, Y. Murrugarra leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, Chorrillos, Pantanos de Villa (12 ° 13 ' 01.20 " S 76 ° 59 ' 13.19 " W), 14 - XI- 2007, Y. Murrugarra leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, Chorrillos, Pantanos de Villa (12 ° 13 ' 01.20 " S 76 ° 59 ' 13.19 " W), 02 - I- 2008, Y. Murrugarra leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, Cieneguilla, 10 - X- 1995, F. Mamani leg.; 3 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, La Herradura beach (12 ° 10 ' 30 " S 77 ° 02 ' 02.40 " W, 10 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 16 - IV- 1968, del Valle leg.; 4 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 17 - XII- 1974, F. Hinostroza leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 10 - III- 1977, N. Martínez leg.; 4 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 09 - X- 1977, J. Alcázar leg.; 3 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 22 - X- 1977, M. Palacios leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 07 - IX- 1989, G. Hospina leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 20 - II- 1990, A. Ramos leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 09 - XII- 1992, E. Echegaray leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 07 - VIII- 1993, J. Donet leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 13 - I- 1996, D. Fonseca leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 10 - XII- 1996, C. Maihuay leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on pitfall trap (rotten squid), Lima, Lima, Los Olivos (11 ° 56 ' 31.20 " S 77 ° 04 ' 15.59 " W, 75 m), 09 - III- 2024, A. Giraldo leg.; 2 (MUSM), Lima, Lima, San Miguel (12 ° 10 ' 30 " S 77 ° 02 ' 02.40 " W, 45 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MEKRB), Tacna, Tacna, La Yarada, Los Palos beach (18 ° 11 ' 59.99 " S 70 ° 32 ' 09.60 " W, 60 m), Y. Callohuari leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634E9C02DC4650B2FC417376.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Chile. PERU. Arequipa (Caylloma, Islay), Ica (Chincha, Ica, Pisco), La Libertad (Gran Chimu, Trujillo), Lambayeque (Chiclayo), Lima (Huarochiri, Lima), Tacna (Tacna) (Peceros, 2011; Grados, 2014; Ginés et al., 2015; Murrugarra, 2016; Villanueva, 2016; Medina et al. 2018; Lázaro, 2021; Esquiagola, 2022; Iannacone et al., 2023). In coastal desert (Fig. 1 E).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634E9C0DDC465617FA91740E.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (9 specimens) PERU, 1 (MUSM), Apurimac, Abancay, Tamburco (13 ° 53 ' 16.79 " S 73 ° 03 ' 25.20 " W, 4049 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MUSM), Apurimac, Aymaraes, Chapimarca (13 ° 59 ' 49.19 " S 73 ° 09 ' 32.40 " W, 2896 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MUSM), Ayacucho, Huamanga, Ayacucho (13 ° 09 ' 25.20 " S 74 ° 12 ' 35.99 " W, 2760 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MUSM), Ayacucho, Lucanas, Chaviña (14 ° 54 ' 28.79 " S 73 ° 53 ' 56.40 " W, 4000 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; (Arriagada com pers.), Cusco, Cusco, San Jerónimo, Pacchayoc (13 ° 34 ' 58.80 " S 72 ° 03 ' 39.60 " W, 3850 m); 1 (MEKRB), Cusco, Urubamba, Ollantaytambo, Piscacucho (13 ° 12 ' 50.40 " S 72 ° 22 ' 58.79 " W, 2715 m); (Arriagada com pers.), Lima, Canta, Canta (11 ° 29 ' 16.79 " S 76 ° 39 ' 0.0 " W, 2357 m); 1 (SENASA), Puno, Puno, 07 - V- 2004, D. Cotrado leg.; 2 (MEKRB), on pitfall trap (rotten flaked tuna), Tacna, Tarata, near to Ticaco (17 ° 26 ' 31.20 " S 69 ° 58 ' 51.59 " W, 3921 m), 23 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on pitfall trap (rotten flaked tuna), Tacna, Tarata, near to Mirador La Apacheta (17 ° 33 ' 35.99 " S 70 ° 01 ' 48.0 " W, 3460 m), 22 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA928634E9C0DDC465617FA91740E.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Argentina, Bolivia, Chile. PERU. Apurimac (Abancay, Aymaraes), Ayacucho (Huamanga, Lucanas), Cusco (Cusco, Quispicanchi, Urubamba), Lima (Canta), Puno (Puno), Tacna (Tarata) (Lewis, 1904; Rossi et al., 2018; Infante, 2021). In Andean foothills and Andean highlands (Fig. 1 E).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863419C0DDC4651EEFE237207.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (106 specimens) PERU, 12 (SENASA), Ancash, Santa, 10 - X- 1979, L. Chang leg. [A. Tishechkin det.]; 4 (MEKRB), Arequipa, Caylloma, Majes (1420 m), 02 - VII- 2015, L. Linares leg.; 4 (MEKRB), Arequipa, Caylloma, Majes (1420 m), 03 - VII- 2015, L. Linares leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Arequipa, Caylloma, Majes (1420 m), 20 - VII- 2015, L. Linares leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Arequipa, Islay, Mollendo, 26 - XII- 1996, O. Morón leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Huánuco, Leoncio Prado, Tingo María, 29 - V- 1999, L. Gil leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on ray carcass, Ica, Chincha, Qala beach (13 ° 21 ' 39.60 " S 76 ° 13 ' 08.39 " W, 17 m), 18 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MUSM), on coastal desert, direct searching, Ica Nasca, Marcona (15 ° 20 ' 47.5 " S 75 ° 07 ' 27.1 " W, 58 m), 19 - III- 2019, I. Galindo leg. [G. Arriagada det.]; 4 (MUSM), Ica, Pisco, Paracas (20 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MEKRB), Junín, Chanchamayo La Merced 18 - VIII- 2012, J. Miñano leg.; 4 (MUSM), Lambayeque, Chiclayo, Santa Rosa (06 ° 52 ' 33.60 " S 79 ° 55 ' 37.20 " W, 10 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 2 (MEKRB), on sea lion carcass, Lambayeque, Chiclayo, Pimentel, Pimentel beach (06 ° 50 ' 28.82 " S 79 ° 56 ' 15.53 " W), 20 - IX- 2018, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Cañete, 15 - IV- 2006, R. Capcha leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Huaral, Huaral, V- 2008, L. Medina leg.; 18 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 15 - 30 - VI- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 5 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 01 - 04 - VII- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 2 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 12 - 15 - VII- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 30 - VII- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 9 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 21 - 25 - I- 2014, L. Grados leg.; 3 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, Chorrillos, Pantanos de Villa (12 ° 13 ' 01.20 " S 76 ° 59 ' 13.19 " W), 15 - II- 2007, Y. Murrugarra leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, Chorrillos, Pantanos de Villa (12 ° 13 ' 01.20 " S 76 ° 59 ' 13.19 " W), 29 - VI- 2007, Y. Murrugarra leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, Cieneguilla, 10 - X- 1995, M. Mamani leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 06 - I- 1982, Madrid leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 23 - IV- 1991, J. Anteparra leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 02 - V- 1991, R. Rodriguez leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 15 - VII- 1991, J. Iannacone leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 24 - X- 1991, E. Luján leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 24 - X- 1992, R. Beingolea leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 15 - VI- 1996, A. Jeri leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 18 - VIII- 1996, M. Castillo leg.; 3 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 18 - IX- 1996, R. Castillo leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 27 - IX- 1996, A. Guerra leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 13 - XI- 1996, W. Catalán leg.; 4 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 10 - XII- 1996, M. Narrea leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 20 - XII- 1996, R. Lázaro leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 24 - XII- 1996, M. Narrea leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 18 - XII- 1998, G. Tejada leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 08 - XI- 2002, M. Chávez leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, VI- 2008, L. Medina leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 03 - II- 2009, M. Rivera leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863419C0DDC4651EEFE237207.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Palearctic, including the Azores and Cape Verde islands (native). PERU (introduced), Ancash (Santa), Arequipa (Caylloma, Islay), Ayacucho (Huamanga), Huanuco (Leoncio Prado), Ica (Chincha, Nasca, Pisco), Junin (Chanchamayo), La Libertad (Trujillo), Lambayeque (Chiclayo), Lima (Cañete, Huaral, Huarochiri, Huaura, Lima), Piura (Piura), Tacna (Tacna) (Arriagada, 1987; Giraldo-Mendoza, 2002; Peceros, 2011; Grados, 2014; Ginés et al., 2015; Villanueva & Seclen, 2016; Villanueva, 2016; Oré, 2017; Andrade et al., 2018; Medina et al., 2018; Lázaro, 2021; Chamochumbi et al., 2022; Esquiagola, 2022; Iannacone et al., 2023; Jaime, 2023). In coastal deserts, dry forests, Andean foothills, and montane forests (Fig. 1 F).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863419C0CDC4657F7FEAA77B0.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (19 specimens) PERU, 3 (MUSM), Ica, Pisco, Paracas (13 ° 44 ' 52.79 " S 76 ° 13 ' 40.79 " W, 10 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MEKRB), on pitfall trap, Ica, Pisco, Paracas, PFLGN, IV- 2011, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on sea lion carcass, Lambayeque, Chiclayo, Pimentel, Pimentel beach (06 ° 50 ' 28.82 " S 79 ° 56 ' 15.53 " W), 20 - IX- 2018, A. Giraldo leg.; 4 (MUSM), Lima, Huaura, Don Martín island (11 ° 01 ' 11.99 " S 77 ° 40 ' 12 " W, 10 m) [G. Arriagada det.]; 1 (MEKRB), on pitfall trap (rotten flaked tuna), Lima, Huaura, Lachay lomas (11 ° 21 ' 28.80 " S 77 ° 22 ' 08.39 " W, 400 m), 25 - V- 2018, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima 18 - VI- 1968, W. Dale leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 02 - VII- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 28 - VIII- 2013, L. Grados leg.; 2 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, El Agustino, 24 - I- 2014, L. Grados leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, Chorrillos, Pantanos de Villa, 15 - II- 2007, Y. Murrugarra leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, Chorrillos, Pantanos de Villa, 07 - XI- 2007, Y. Murrugarra leg.; 2 (MEKRB), on pig carcass, Lima, Lima, Chorrillos, Pantanos de Villa, 12 - XI- 2007, Y. Murrugarra leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863419C0CDC4657F7FEAA77B0.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Chile. PERU: Ica (Chincha, Pisco), La Libertad (Trujillo), Lambayeque (Chiclayo), Lima (Huaura, Lima) (Arriagada, 1985; Grados, 2014; Murrugarra, 2016; Medina et al., 2018). In the coastal desert (Fig. 1 F).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863409C0CDC46535CFEE273B6.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (27 specimens) PERU, 1 (UNASAM), Ancash, Carhuaz, Carhuaz (2638 m); 1 (UNASAM), Ancash, Carhuaz, Marcara (2726 m); 1 (UNASAM), Ancash, Huaraz, Huaraz (3052 m); 1 (UNASAM), Ancash, Huari, Pontó (2700 m); 1 (UNASAM), Ancash, Yungay, Mancos, Tingua (2575 m); 2 (UNASAM), Ancash, Yungay, Tumpa (3006 m); 4 (MUSM), on sheep carcass, Ayacucho, Lucanas, Puquio (14 ° 40 ' 51.59 " S 74 ° 03 ' 39.60 " W, 3841 m), 21 - I- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MUSM), on sheep carcass, Ayacucho, Lucanas, Puquio (14 ° 40 ' 51.59 " S 74 ° 03 ' 39.60 " W, 3841 m), 02 - III- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MUSM), Ayacucho, Sucre, Santiago de Paucaray (14 ° 03 ' 09.78 '' S 73 ° 38 ' 29.21 '' W, 3276 m), 09 - XI- 2021, E. Gamboa leg.; 4 (UNPRG), on cougar carcass, Cajamarca, Cajamarca, Namora, Fundo Santa María (07 ° 12 ' 32.39 " S 78 ° 21 ' 10.79 " W, 2967 m); 1 (MUSM), Cajamarca, San Miguel, Tongod (06 ° 47 ' 41.71 " S 78 ° 52 ' 55.66 " W, 3588 m), 07 - V- 2021, N. Zenteno leg.; 1 (MUSM), on pitfall trap, Ica, Palpa, Tibillo (14 ° 04 ' 24.87 " S 75 ° 13 ' 35.06 " W, 3187 m), 07 - 08 - XI- 2021, L. Ramírez leg.; 1 (MUSM), Junín, Huancayo, Pariahuanca (11 ° 54 ' 41.40 " S 74 ° 56 ' 20.30 " W, 3355 m), 23 - VI- 2019, E. Medina leg.; 2 (MUSM), on dog carcass, Puno, Puno, Pichacani, 1.3 km NE to Ayuncora (16 ° 04 ' 40.79 " S 70 ° 00 ' 39.59 " W, 3978 m), 24 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 5 (MUSM), on pitfall trap (rotten flaked tuna), Tacna, Tarata, near to Ticaco (17 ° 26 ' 31.20 " S 69 ° 58 ' 51.59 " W, 3921 m), 23 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863409C0CDC46535CFEE273B6.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Bolivia, Ecuador. PERU. Ancash (Bolognesi, Carhuaz, Huaraz, Huari, Yungay), Apurimac (Aymaraes), Arequipa (Arequipa), Ayacucho (Huamanga, Lucanas, Sucre), Cajamarca (Cajamarca, San Miguel), Cusco (Canchis, Cusco), Ica (Palpa), Junin (Huancayo, Jauja), La Libertad (Bolivar, Sanchez Carrion), Lima (Huarochiri), Moquegua (Mariscal Nieto), Piura (Ayabaca, Huancabamba), Puno (Puno), Tacna (Candarave, Tarata) (Giraldo-Mendoza, 2016; Bustamante et al., 2017; Oré, 2017; Rossi et al., 2018; Infante, 2021; Juárez & González, 2019, 2021; Briceño et al., 2022). In Andean foothills and Andean highlands (Fig. 1 G).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863409C0CDC4656D7FE7572A5.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. Not available.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863409C0CDC4656D7FE7572A5.taxon	distribution	Distribution. South America. PERU. Cusco (La Convencion), Junin (Chanchamayo, Satipo), Loreto (Loreto, Maynas), Madre de Dios (Tambopata), Pasco (Oxapampa), Puno (Sandia), Ucayali (Coronel Portillo) (Giraldo-Mendoza, 2016; Bustamante et al., 2017; Pizango et al., 2019). In montane forests and tropical rainforests (Fig. 1 G).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863409C0FDC4657A7FC0974B8.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (3 specimens) PERU, 3 (SENASA), Cajamarca, Cajamarca, 23 - IX- 1972, L. Arriaga leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863409C0FDC4657A7FC0974B8.taxon	distribution	Distribution. North, Central and South America. PERU. Amazonas (Bongara), Cajamarca (Cajamarca, Chota, Cutervo, Santa Cruz, San Marcos, San Miguel), Cusco (La Convencion, Paucartambo, Quispicanchi, Urubamba), Huanuco (Huanuco, Leoncio Prado), La Libertad (Otuzco), Lima (Cajatambo), Pasco (Oxapampa), Ucayali (Coronel Portillo, Padre Abad) (Giraldo-Mendoza, 2016; Bustamante et al., 2017; Torres, 2020). In Andean foothills and montane forest (Fig. 1 H).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863439C0FDC465266FC457664.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (17 specimens) PERU, 4 (UNPRG), on cougar carcass, Cajamarca, Cajamarca, Namora, Fundo Santa María (07 ° 12 ' 32.39 " S 78 ° 21 ' 10.79 " W, 2967 m); 1 (MUSM), Cusco, La Convención, Santa Teresa (13 ° 07 ' 45.98 " S 72 ° 35 ' 38.86 " W, 2736 m); 9 (MEKRB), Puno, Puno, 12 - VIII- 1996, M. Mamani leg.; 3 (ILLPA), Puno, Puno, 28 - X- 2003, P. Delgado leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863439C0FDC465266FC457664.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Palaearctic (native), South America (introduced). PERU. Ayacucho (Huamanga, Lucanas), Cajamarca (Cajamarca), Cusco (La Convencion), Huanuco (Huanuco), Junin (Huancayo), Lima (Canta, Huarochiri), Puno (Puno) (Asenjo & Clarke, 2007; Oré, 2017; Torres, 2020; Cortéz, 2021; Infante, 2021). In Andean foothills, Andean highlands, and montane forest (Fig. 1 H).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863439C0FDC465383FF4C7D20.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (58 specimens) PERU, 1 (MEKRB), Huancavelica, Huancavelica, 17 - XI- 2006, Z. Cardenas leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Huanuco, Leoncio Prado, Tingo Maria, 17 - IV- 1999, L. Gil leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Huanuco, Leoncio Prado, Tingo Maria, 13 - II- 2000, D. Ruiz leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Ica, Chincha, Chincha, 20 - IV- 2002, D. Luque leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Ica, Ica, 01 - VI- 2008, P. Bello leg.; 6 (MEKRB), La Libertad, Ascope, Cartavio, 1959, Riccini leg.; 1 (MEKRB), La Libertad, Ascope, Cartavio, II- 1960, Montoya leg.; 2 (MEKRB), La Libertad, Trujillo, Moche, 11 - VIII- 1996, R. Castillo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), La Libertad, Trujillo, Trujillo, 15 - V- 1999, L. Gil leg.; 1 (MEKRB), La Libertad, Trujillo, Trujillo, 01 - XI- 2009, L. M. Cruces leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Cañete, San Vicente de Cañete, 11 - I- 1998, J. Herrera leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 15 - XI- 1964, Olivares leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 22 - I- 1965, Olivares leg.; 3 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 25 - I- 1965, K. Raven leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 15 - II- 1965, K. Raven leg.; 3 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 20 - II- 1965, K. Raven leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 20 - IV- 1965, K. Raven leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 14 - II- 1968, Del Valle leg.; 4 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 10 - XII- 1968, E. Almonte leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 04 - I- 1969, Del Valle leg.; 3 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 13 - III- 1969, M. Delgado leg.; 1 (SENASA), Lima, Lima, 15 - XII- 1980, A. Decheco leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, 07 - I- 1986, K. Raven leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 27 - II- 1968, Del Valle leg.; 2 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 06 - X- 1996, Mayhuay leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 29 - IX- 1997, J. Vasquez leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 15 - X- 1997, J. Vasquez leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 24 - II- 2002, C. Ono leg.; 3 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 22 - II- 2005, S. Mayta leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 07 - I- 2006, W. Ojeda leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, La Molina, 15 - XI- 2009, S. Santos leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Lima, Lima, Vitarte, 15 - XII- 2000, J. Hop leg.; 1 (MEKRB), Pasco, Oxapampa, Puerto Bermudez, 15 - VII- 2009, J. Garcia leg.; 1 (MEKRB), San Martin, San Martin, Tarapoto, 20 - IX- 1975, P. Aguilar leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863439C0FDC465383FF4C7D20.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe (introduced). North, Central, and South America (native). PERU. Amazonas (Bagua), Huancavelica (Huancavelica), Huanuco (Huanuco, Leoncio Prado), Ica (Chincha, Ica, Pisco), La Libertad (Ascope, Trujillo), Lima (Canta, Cañete, Huaura, Lima), Loreto (Maynas), Pasco (Oxapampa), Piura (Piura, Sullana), San Martin (San Martin), Tumbes (Tumbes) (Aguilar, 1976; Scholtz, 1990; Giraldo-Mendoza, 2002; Andrade et al., 2018; Costa-Silva et al., 2020; Torres, 2020). In coastal deserts, dry forests, Andean foothills, montane forests, and tropical rainforests (Fig. 1 I).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863429C0EDC465160FF4C763F.taxon	materials_examined	Material examined. (23 specimens) PERU, 2 (MEKRB), on sheep carcass, Ayacucho, Lucanas, Puquio (14 ° 40 ' 51.59 " S 74 ° 03 ' 39.60 " W, 3841 m), 21 - I- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 1 (MEKRB), on garbage dump, Cusco, Canas, Langui, Langui Lake mirador (14 ° 27 ' 32.39 " S 71 ° 17 ' 34.80 " W, 4296 m), 28 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 4 (MEKRB), on garbage dump, Huancavelica, Huaytará, near to Huaytará (13 ° 38 ' 13.20 " S 75 ° 22 ' 30.00 " W, 3778 m), 25 - I- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 6 (MEKRB), on wool remains, Puno, Chucuito, Juli, near to Sorapa (16 ° 21 ' 53.99 " S 69 ° 38 ' 41.99 " W, 3942 m), 14 - I- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 7 (MEKRB), on dog carcass, Puno, Puno, Pichacani, 1.3 km NE to Ayuncora (16 ° 04 ' 40.79 " S 70 ° 00 ' 39.59 " W, 3978 m), 24 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.; 3 (MEKRB), on pitfall trap (rotten flaked tuna), Tacna, Tarata, near to Ticaco (17 ° 26 ' 31.20 " S 69 ° 58 ' 51.59 " W, 3921 m), 23 - II- 2022, A. Giraldo leg.	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
03CEA92863429C0EDC465160FF4C763F.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Chile. PERU. Apurimac (Aymaraes, Grau), Ayacucho (Lucanas), Cusco (Canas, Cusco, Espinar), Huancavelica (Huaytara), Huanuco (Ambo), Junin (Jauja, Junin, Yauli), Puno (Chucuito, Puno, San Roman), Tacna (Tarata) (Scholtz, 1990; Infante, 2021; Costa-Silva et al., 2024). In Andean highlands (Fig. 1 I).	en	Giraldo-Mendoza, Alfredo Edgardo (2025): Distribution records of the main forensically important species of beetles (Insecta: Coleoptera) in Peru. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics 11 (2): 323-338, DOI: 10.61186/jibs.11.2.323, URL: https://doi.org/10.61186/jibs.11.2.323
