Pterostichus strenuus

Erichson, 1837

Rough-chested Blackclock

Pterostichus strenuus is a woodland ground beetle in the Carabidae. The has a Holarctic distribution, occurring in North America, Europe, and temperate Asia. It is one of many Pterostichus species adapted to forest floor . Taxonomic authorities vary, with some sources listing Erichson (1837) and others Panzer (1796) or LeConte (1853).

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pterostichus strenuus: /tɛɹoʊˈstɪkəs ˈstrɛnjuːəs/

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Habitat

Woodland ; forest floor environments.

Distribution

North America, Europe, and temperate Asia. Specific records include Canada, Austria, Belarus, Albania, and former Yugoslavia.

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Taxonomic Status

Catalogue of Life lists Pterostichus strenuus as an 'ambiguous synonym' of Pterostichus (Phonias) diligens, while GBIF accepts it as a valid with authorship Panzer, 1796. NCBI lists authority as LeConte, 1853. These discrepancies reflect ongoing taxonomic uncertainty.

Nomenclatural History

The has been treated under subgenus Phonias within Pterostichus by some authors. The name 'Rough-chested Blackclock' appears to be a recently coined used on iNaturalist.