Pterostichus praetermissus
(Chaudoir, 1868)
Pterostichus praetermissus is a of woodland ground beetle in the Carabidae. It was first described by Chaudoir in 1868 under the basionym Feronia praetermissa. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the Pterostichus, it belongs to a diverse group of carabid beetles commonly known as ground beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterostichus praetermissus: /tɛˈrɒstɪkʊs ˌpriːtərˈmɪsəs/
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Habitat
Woodland , based on its common designation as a woodland ground beetle.
Distribution
Canada; United States; North America. Distribution records confirm presence in both Canada and the USA.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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