Chlaenius pennsylvanicus
Say, 1823
Say's Ground Beetle
Species Guides
2Chlaenius pennsylvanicus, commonly known as Say's Ground Beetle, is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It belongs to the large and diverse Chlaenius, which contains roughly 1,000 species worldwide. The species is native to North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is a ground-dwelling sensitive to environmental disturbances and changes.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chlaenius pennsylvanicus: //ˈkliniəs pɛnˌsɪlˈvænɪkəs//
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Canada and the United States.
Ecological Role
Member of the carabid , which serves as bioindicators of environmental conditions and farming practice impacts. Ground beetles in this group are sensitive to soil disturbance, temperature, soil moisture, and prey availability.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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