Calathus calceus
Ball & Nègre, 1972
Calathus calceus is a ground beetle described by Ball & Nègre in 1972. It belongs to the Calathus, which contains over 150 species of carabid beetles. The species has been recorded from North America, specifically from British Columbia, Canada, and the United States. Available information is limited, with only six documented observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calathus calceus: //ˈka.la.tʰus ˈkal.ke.us//
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Distribution
Recorded from British Columbia, Canada, and the United States. Distribution appears restricted to western North America based on available records.
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Taxonomic note
Not to be confused with the Ethiopian Highlands Calathus carballalae or Calathus juan, which are distinct species described from Africa at high elevations (3,600–4,150 meters). Calathus calceus is a separate North American species.