Pterostichus congestus
(Ménétriés, 1843)
woodland ground beetle
Pterostichus congestus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is found in North America, particularly in Alaska and the northern United States. Like other members of the Pterostichus, it is a ground-dwelling adapted to woodland . The species was described by Ménétriés in 1843.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterostichus congestus: /tɛˈrɒstɪkəs kənˈdʒɛstəs/
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Habitat
Woodland environments, based on its classification as a woodland ground beetle.
Distribution
North America, specifically Alaska and the northern United States.
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Taxonomic Authority
The was first described by Édouard Ménétriés in 1843, making it one of the earlier described species in the Pterostichus.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
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