Piesmus submarginatus
(Say, 1823)
Piesmus submarginatus is a ground beetle (Carabidae) first described by Thomas Say in 1823. The belongs to the Piesmus within the tribe Pterostichini, a group of predominantly ground-dwelling predatory beetles. It is recorded from the United States and broader North American region. Available information on this species is limited, with only three observations documented on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Piesmus submarginatus: /ˈpiːzməs ˌsʌbmɑːrdʒɪˈneɪtəs/
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Identification
As a member of Pterostichini, Piesmus submarginatus likely exhibits the tribe's characteristic elongated body form and thread-like . Specific diagnostic features distinguishing this from and other ground beetles have not been documented in available sources.
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States; presence confirmed in North America and Middle America at the continental level. Specific locality details beyond regional occurrence are not available.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Feronia submarginata by Thomas Say in 1823, later transferred to the Piesmus.
Data scarcity
This has minimal occurrence data, with only three observations on iNaturalist and limited published biological information.