Chlaenius pennsylvanicus blanditus
Casey, 1920
A of ground beetle in the Carabidae. Belongs to the Chlaenius, a group of predatory beetles commonly known as violet ground beetles or bombardier beetles. The subspecies epithet 'blanditus' was established by Casey in 1920. As a member of Licininae, it shares traits with other Chlaenius including chemical defense capabilities and predatory habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chlaenius pennsylvanicus blanditus: //ˈkleɪ.ni.us pɛnˌsɪlˈvænɪ.kus blænˈdiː.tus//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States in North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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