Platynus acuminatus
(Chevrolat, 1835)
Platynus acuminatus is a ground beetle ( Carabidae) originally described from Central America. The was first described by Chevrolat in 1835 and has undergone taxonomic revision, with modern sources treating it as a synonym of Dyscolus acuminatus. It belongs to the Platyninae, a group of carabid beetles predominantly found in tropical and subtropical regions. The species epithet 'acuminatus' refers to a pointed or tapered form, likely describing some aspect of the 's .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platynus acuminatus: //ˈplætɪnəs æˌkjuːmɪˈneɪtəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from El Salvador and Mexico based on distribution records in taxonomic databases. The appears to be restricted to Central America.