Pterostichus algidus

Poppius, 1904

woodland ground beetle

Pterostichus algidus is a of woodland ground beetle in the Carabidae, found in North America. It has been documented consuming Douglas-fir seed in the Pacific Northwest, with research suggesting potential food competition with the Nebria brevicollis due to similar prey size preferences.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pterostichus algidus: //ˌtɛroʊˈstɪkəs ˈældʒɪdəs//

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Habitat

Woodland environments.

Distribution

North America.

Diet

Has been observed consuming Douglas-fir seed in the Pacific Northwest.

Host Associations

Douglas-fir - seed consumer

Similar Taxa

Nebria brevicollisResearchers have hypothesized competition for food between P. algidus and N. brevicollis due to similar preference size for prey.

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Taxonomic Note

Catalogue of Life lists Pterostichus algidus as a synonym of Poecilus (Derus) bokori, though other sources maintain it as a valid in Pterostichus.