Notiobia purpurascens
(Bates, 1882)
Notiobia purpurascens is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, found in North America. The specific epithet "purpurascens" refers to a purplish coloration. As a member of the tribe Notiobiini, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles characterized by particular morphological features. The species has been documented from both the United States and Mexico based on distribution records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notiobia purpurascens: //noʊˈtaɪ.oʊ.biə pɜrˈpɜr.əˌsɛnz//
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Distribution
North America, specifically recorded from the United States and Mexico. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in both countries.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Henry Walter Bates in 1882. The Notiobia is placed in the tribe Notiobiini within the Harpalinae.