Chlaenius interruptus

G.Horn, 1876

Chlaenius interruptus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1876. It belongs to the large and diverse Chlaenius, which contains approximately 1,000 species worldwide. The species is recorded from North America, specifically Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a predatory associated with ground-level .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chlaenius interruptus: /ˈklai̯.ni.ʊs ɪn.tɛrˈrʊp.təs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Canada and the United States (North America). GBIF distribution records confirm presence in both countries.

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Taxonomic note

The Chlaenius is divided into many subgenera and is most diverse in the Oriental and Afrotropical regions, though C. interruptus occurs in the .

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