Platynus hypolithos
(Say, 1823)
Platynus hypolithos is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. It belongs to the Platynus, a group of predatory beetles within the Platyninae. The species occurs in North America, with documented records from both Canada and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platynus hypolithos: //ˈplætɪnəs ˌhaɪpoʊˈlaɪθɒs//
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Distribution
Documented from Canada and the United States. GBIF records confirm presence in North America.
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Taxonomic History
First described by Thomas Say in 1823. The specific epithet 'hypolithos' derives from Greek, meaning 'under stone,' possibly alluding to preferences, though this has not been confirmed in published literature.