Pterostichus punctatissimus

(Randall, 1838)

Pterostichus punctatissimus is a of woodland ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is native to North America, with documented occurrence in Canada and the United States. The species was originally described as Feronia punctatissima by Randall in 1838. Its image has been widely reused in open access scientific publishing, with approximately 1400 uses on Wikimedia platforms, making it one of the most frequently reused images from Pensoft publications.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pterostichus punctatissimus: /tɛroʊˈstɪkəs pʊŋkˌtætɪˈsɪməs/

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Habitat

Woodland .

Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Canada and the United States.

Human Relevance

The has gained notable visibility through open access scientific publishing. Its image ranks among the most frequently reused photographs on Wikimedia Commons, with approximately 1400 documented uses across multiple languages, demonstrating the impact of open access image sharing for scientific communication and public education.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described by Randall in 1838 under the name Feronia punctatissima, later transferred to the Pterostichus.