Thalpius dorsalis
(Brullé, 1834)
Thalpius dorsalis is a ground beetle (Carabidae) in the tribe Zuphiini. It is currently classified as a synonym of Pseudaptinus dorsalis. The was described by Brullé in 1834 and has been recorded from Cuba and the United States. As a member of the ground beetle , it likely occupies soil and ground-level , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thalpius dorsalis: /ˈθæl.pi.əs dɔrˈsɑː.lɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Cuba and the United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in the Caribbean, Middle America, and North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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