Badister obtusus
LeConte, 1878
Short Spotted Beetle
Badister obtusus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1878. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. It is a member of the diverse Badister, which comprises small to medium-sized predatory beetles. Information on its and remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Badister obtusus: /bəˈdɪstər ɒbˈtusəs/
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Identification
Identification to level within the Badister requires examination of genitalic characters and other subtle morphological features. The species name 'obtusus' may refer to blunt or rounded features, possibly of the elytral apex or pronotal angles, but this is not confirmed in available literature. Distinguishing B. obtusus from such as B. bipustulatus or other North American Badister species requires knowledge and dissection.
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States. Distribution within North America is not well resolved; specific provinces and states are not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Badister bipustulatusAnother North American Badister with which B. obtusus may be confused; both share small size and general ground beetle habitus.
- Other Badister speciesThe Badister contains multiple North American that are morphologically similar and require careful examination for correct identification.