Pterostichus costatus
(Ménétriés, 1851)
Pterostichus costatus is a woodland ground beetle in the Carabidae. It occurs across a broad holarctic distribution spanning Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The inhabits forested environments and is part of a large of ground beetles characterized by relatively robust body forms.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterostichus costatus: /tɛˈrɒstɪkəs kɒˈsteɪtəs/
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Habitat
Woodland , specifically forested environments.
Distribution
Europe; Northern Asia (excluding China); North America. Distribution records include Alaska, Canada, Russia, and the USA.
Similar Taxa
- Pterostichus melanariusBoth are large carabid beetles in the same , but P. melanarius is noted as a of carrot weevil in laboratory studies, whereas P. costatus has not been documented in this role.
- Other Pterostichus speciesThe Pterostichus contains numerous that share similar woodland ground beetle and , requiring detailed examination for accurate identification.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bug Eric: Spider Sunday: Hammock Spiders
- I Brake for Dung Beetles! | Beetles In The Bush
- New Guide Offers Latest in Carrot Weevil Management
- Where siblings mingle: Ellipsoptera marginata vs. E. hamata | Beetles In The Bush
- Uncategorized | Blog - Part 31
- behavior | Beetles In The Bush | Page 6