Chlaenius sericeus

(Forster, 1771)

Green Pubescent Ground Beetle

Chlaenius sericeus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, native to North America. The is found in the United States and Canada. It belongs to the large and diverse Chlaenius, which contains approximately 1,000 species worldwide, with the majority occurring in the Oriental and Afrotropical regions. The specific epithet "sericeus" refers to the silky or silk-like appearance of the 's .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chlaenius sericeus: //kləˈiːniəs səˈraɪsiəs//

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Found in the United States and Canada.

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