Pterostichus crenicollis

LeConte, 1873

Pterostichus crenicollis is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1873. It belongs to the large Pterostichus, one of the most diverse genera within the carabid Pterostichinae. The species is documented from North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a ground-dwelling inhabiting woodland environments.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pterostichus crenicollis: /ˌtɛrəˈstɪkəs ˌkrɛ.nɪˈkɒ.lɪs/

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Habitat

Woodland , as indicated by its classification as a woodland ground beetle.

Distribution

North America, including Alaska, Canada, and the United States.

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Taxonomic Authority

The was first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1873, a prominent American entomologist who described thousands of North American species.

Genus Context

Pterostichus is a large and taxonomically complex of ground beetles. -level identification within Pterostichus often requires examination of male genitalia and other subtle morphological characters.