Panagaeus sallei

Chaudoir, 1862

hairy ground beetle

Panagaeus sallei is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, commonly referred to as a 'hairy ground beetle.' It is native to North America. The species was described by Chaudoir in 1862. Like other members of the Panagaeus, it is a predatory inhabiting ground-level environments.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Panagaeus sallei: //ˌpænəˈdʒiːəs ˈsæliː//

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Distribution

North America

Ecological Role

Predatory ground beetle, likely contributing to regulation of soil-dwelling .

Similar Taxa

  • Other Panagaeus speciesMembers of the Panagaeus share the characteristic of being 'hairy' ground beetles, though specific distinguishing features for P. sallei are not documented in available sources.

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