Apristus pugetanus
Casey, 1920
Apristus pugetanus is a small ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1920. It belongs to the subtribe Lionychina within the diverse tribe Lebiini. The is known from a limited number of observations and appears restricted to western North America, with records from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Apristus pugetanus: /əˈprɪstəs ˌpjuːdʒəˈtɑːnəs/
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Distribution
Western North America. Documented from Canada and the United States, with specific records from the Pacific Northwest region including areas around Puget Sound, Washington.
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Taxonomic placement
Placed in subtribe Lionychina of tribe Lebiini, Lebiinae. The Apristus contains multiple primarily distributed in North America and Eurasia.
Observation records
As of the source data, 34 observations have been documented on iNaturalist, indicating the is rarely encountered or underreported.