Gehringia olympica
Darlington, 1933
Gehringia olympica is a of ground beetle ( Carabidae) and the sole member of its . It was described by Darlington in 1933. The genus Gehringia is classified within the Psydrinae and tribe Gehringiini. This species has a restricted distribution in western North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gehringia olympica: //ɡəˈrɪn.d͡ʒi.ə oʊˈlɪm.pɪ.kə//
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Identification
As the only in the Gehringia, identification to species level requires recognition of generic characteristics within the Psydrinae. Members of this genus are small ground beetles. Distinctive features separating Gehringia from other psydrine genera include specific morphological traits of the pronotum and , though detailed diagnostic characters require examination of .
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States in western North America. Specific localities include mountainous regions of the Pacific Northwest.
Similar Taxa
- Other Psydrinae generaGehringia shares the Psydrinae with several other small ground beetle . Distinguishing Gehringia requires attention to pronotal shape, elytral , and male genitalia characteristics.