Pterostichus rostratus

(Newman, 1838)

woodland ground beetle

Pterostichus rostratus is a of woodland ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species was first described by Newman in 1838 under the basionym Feronia rostrata. Like other members of the Pterostichus, it is a ground-dwelling associated with woodland .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pterostichus rostratus: /tɛˈrɒstɪkəs rɒsˈtreɪtəs/

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Habitat

Woodland , as indicated by its . Specific microhabitat preferences are not documented in available sources.

Distribution

North America; present in Canada and the United States. Distribution records are sparse in the provided sources.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Feronia rostrata by Newman in 1838, later transferred to the Pterostichus. The epithet 'rostratus' refers to a beaked or rostrum-like feature, though the specific morphological basis for this name is not detailed in available sources.

Observation Data

As of the data source, there were 81 iNaturalist observations for this , indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by citizen scientists, though it remains relatively obscure in the scientific literature.