Pterostichus kotzebuei

Ball, 1962

Pterostichus kotzebuei is a of in the . It was described by Ball in 1962. The species is found in North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. Like other members of the Pterostichus, it is a woodland ground beetle.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pterostichus kotzebuei: //tɛˈrɒstɪkəs kɔtˈsɛbui//

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Habitat

Woodland environments.

Distribution

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

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Taxonomic History

The was described by George E. Ball in 1962. The specific epithet 'kotzebuei' likely honors Otto von Kotzebue, a German navigator and explorer who led expeditions to Alaska and the Pacific in the early 19th century.

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