Pterostichus mutus
Say, 1823
woodland ground beetle
Pterostichus mutus is a of woodland ground beetle in the Carabidae. First described by Thomas Say in 1823, this is found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the large Pterostichus, it inhabits woodland environments where it contributes to ground-dwelling beetle .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterostichus mutus: /tɛroʊˈstɪkəs ˈmjuːtəs/
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Habitat
Woodland environments. Specific microhabitat preferences within woodlands are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
North America. Confirmed records from Canada and the United States.
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Taxonomic Authority
The was first described by American entomologist Thomas Say in 1823, a foundational figure in North American entomology.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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