Badister elegans

LeConte, 1880

Badister elegans is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It was described by LeConte in 1880 and is found in North America. The Badister is part of the diverse ground beetle family, which includes many predatory species.

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How to pronounce Badister elegans: /ˈbædɪstər ˈɛlɪɡænz/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from the United States.

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Taxonomic history

Badister elegans was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1880. The Badister belongs to the Carabidae, one of the largest families of beetles.

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