Bradycellus californicus

(LeConte, 1857)

Small California Harp Ground Beetle

Bradycellus californicus is a small ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1857. It is native to western North America, with documented occurrences in California and surrounding regions. The belongs to the Bradycellus, a group of small carabid beetles commonly referred to as harp ground beetles. Based on iNaturalist records, it has been observed at least 87 times, suggesting it is not exceptionally rare but may be under-recorded due to its small size and ground-dwelling habits.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bradycellus californicus: //ˌbrædɪˈsɛləs ˌkælɪˈfɔrnɪkəs//

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Distribution

Documented from western North America, primarily the United States and Canada. GBIF records confirm presence in Canada and USA. The specific epithet 'californicus' indicates the type locality or primary range is associated with California, though the exact geographic extent within North America requires further verification.

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Taxonomic History

First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857, a prominent 19th-century American entomologist who described thousands of North American .

Observation Data

iNaturalist reports 87 observations of this , indicating it is documented by citizen scientists but may be challenging to identify without specialized knowledge of Carabidae .