Xestonotus lugubris
(Dejean, 1829)
Xestonotus lugubris is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, and the sole member of the Xestonotus. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As the only species in its genus, it represents a distinctive lineage within the tribe Anisodactylini.


Pronunciation
How to pronounce Xestonotus lugubris: /ksɛs.toʊˈnoʊ.təs luˈɡuː.brɪs/
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Distribution
Canada; USA; North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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