Cyclotrachelus alternans

(Casey, 1920)

Cyclotrachelus alternans is a in the , described by Casey in 1920. It belongs to a of woodland ground beetles found in North America. The species has been documented in Canada and the United States, with limited observational records available.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cyclotrachelus alternans: /ˌsaɪkloʊˈtreɪkələs ælˈtɜrnænz/

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Distribution

Canada and the United States (North America).

Similar Taxa

  • Cyclotrachelus herosBoth are congeneric sought by in similar geographic regions, particularly Oklahoma.
  • Cyclotrachelus constrictusCongeneric with overlapping distribution, mentioned alongside C. alternans in wish lists for the same region.
  • Cyclotrachelus substriatusAnother congeneric targeted by in the same geographic area.
  • Cyclotrachelus gravidusCongeneric with similar distribution patterns in North woodlands.
  • Cyclotrachelus torvusCongeneric frequently collected in the same regions and .

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Collector Interest

The appears on wish lists for Oklahoma, suggesting it is sought after by but may be difficult to locate or infrequently encountered.

Data Limitations

Only 4 observations are recorded in iNaturalist as of the source date, indicating this is poorly documented and may be rarely encountered or underreported.

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