Tetragonoderus fasciatus

Haldeman, 1843

Tetragonoderus fasciatus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Haldeman in 1843. It belongs to a of small carabid beetles distributed across North America. The specific epithet 'fasciatus' refers to a banded or striped color pattern. As with most members of Carabidae, it is likely a predatory , though detailed ecological studies for this particular species appear limited in the available literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tetragonoderus fasciatus: /tɛˌtræɡəˈnoʊdərəs fæsiˈeɪtəs/

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Identification

Tetragonoderus fasciatus can be distinguished from by its banded (fasciatus) color pattern. The Tetragonoderus comprises small ground beetles that typically exhibit somewhat flattened bodies and relatively short . -level identification within Tetragonoderus generally requires examination of genitalic structures and detailed elyral microsculpture; external color pattern alone may be insufficient for definitive identification without reference to or keys.

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Distribution

Recorded from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. GBIF distribution records indicate presence across North America.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Tetragonoderus species share similar small size, body shape, and general ground beetle . Distinguishing features include specific color pattern elements and genitalic structures.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Coptodera fasciata before transfer to Tetragonoderus.

Data Availability

This has 223 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency, though published ecological and behavioral studies appear sparse.

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