Platynus ovatulus
(Bates, 1884)
Platynus ovatulus is a in the , originally described by Bates in 1884. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Dyscolus ovatulus in some taxonomic databases. It occurs in North America, with documented records from Mexico and the United States. As a member of Platynini, it belongs to a group of predominantly ground beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platynus ovatulus: /ˈplætɪnəs oʊˈvætjʊləs/
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Distribution
Documented from Mexico and the United States. Distribution records in GBIF confirm presence in both countries.
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Taxonomic Status
Platynus ovatulus is listed as a synonym in Catalogue of Life and GBIF, with the accepted name given as Dyscolus ovatulus. The Dyscolus is treated by some authorities as distinct from Platynus, though the relationship between these genera remains under taxonomic revision.