Patrobus cinctus
Motschulsky, 1860
Patrobus cinctus is a of in the . It has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America including Alaska and Canada. Like other ground beetles, it is a ground-dwelling sensitive to soil disturbance, making it a useful bioindicator of agricultural practices.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China); North America including Alaska and Canada. The has a Holarctic distribution pattern.
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Agricultural Sensitivity
Related in the Patrobus, including P. longicornus, have been documented as sensitive to soil management techniques such as strip tillage versus conventional tillage. This suggests P. cinctus may similarly serve as a bioindicator of soil disturbance in agricultural systems.
Taxonomic Note
The was first described by Motschulsky in 1860. It belongs to the Patrobinae within the diverse .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- A Good Morning for a Bee | Bug Squad
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