Platynus brunneomarginatus

(Mannerheim, 1843)

Platynus brunneomarginatus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae. It occurs in western North America from southern British Columbia through northern Baja California and east to western New Mexico. The species is relatively well-documented with over 700 observations on iNaturalist.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Platynus brunneomarginatus: /ˈplætɪnəs ˌbrʊniˌoʊˌmɑrdʒɪˈneɪtəs/

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Distribution

Western North America: southern British Columbia to northern Baja California, extending east to western New Mexico. Present in Canada and the United States.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Anchomenus brunneomarginatus by Mannerheim in 1843, later transferred to Platynus.

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