Pterostichus diana
LaBonte, 2013
Pterostichus diana is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by LaBonte in 2013. It belongs to the Pterostichus, a large and diverse group of predatory beetles commonly found in North American terrestrial . As a recently described species, detailed biological information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterostichus diana: /tɛˈɹɒstɪkəs daɪˈænə/
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Distribution
United States; North America
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Taxonomic Note
Pterostichus diana was described by James R. LaBonte in 2013. The epithet 'diana' presumably honors Diana Almendariz, a traditional ecological knowledge and cultural practitioner of Maidu/Wintun, Hupa/Yurok traditions who collaborated with entomologists at UC Davis on wetland and conservation projects. This follows a pattern in LaBonte's work of naming species after individuals who have contributed to entomology or natural resource stewardship.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
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