Pterostichus protractus
LeConte, 1860
Pterostichus protractus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1860. It is found in North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. As a member of the Pterostichus, it is part of a diverse group of carabid beetles commonly referred to as woodland ground beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterostichus protractus: //ˌtɛrəˈstɪkəs proʊˈtræktəs//
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Distribution
North America, including Canada and the United States.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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