This bibliography of publications from 1758 to 1972 concerning the taxonomy, developmental stages, and ecology of the beetle family Staphylinidae of America north of Mexico includes references to works dealing with the original generic, subgeneric, and specific descriptions. Full titles of works are given as they appear on the title pages preceding authors’ names. Not given are all references to works containing subsequent descriptions of species that have a wider distribution than the area described in the title.
