Pterostichus caribou
Ball, 1962
Pterostichus caribou is a of woodland ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by Ball in 1962. It belongs to the large Pterostichus, which contains numerous ground beetle species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from North America and inhabits woodland environments. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a predatory active on the ground surface.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterostichus caribou: /tɛroʊˈstɪkəs ˈkɛrɪbu/
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Habitat
Woodland .
Distribution
North America.
More Details
Taxonomic authority
The was described by George E. Ball in 1962.
Genus characteristics
Members of Pterostichus are typically medium to large ground beetles with elongated bodies, long legs adapted for running, and thread-like . The is one of the largest in the Carabidae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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