Clivina pallida

Say, 1823

Pale Slope-rumped Beetle

Clivina pallida is a of ground beetle in the Scaritinae, described by Thomas Say in 1823. It belongs to the Clivina, a group of small, carabid beetles commonly known as ant-like stone beetles or slope-rumped beetles. The species epithet "pallida" refers to its pale coloration. Very little specific biological information is documented for this particular species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Clivina pallida: /klɪˈviːnə ˈpælɪdə/

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States; present in North America. Specific state-level distribution records are sparse.

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Taxonomic Note

The Clivina is part of the diverse ground beetle Carabidae. Members of this genus are typically small, with (burrowing) adaptations and reduced wings. The specific epithet 'pallida' (Latin for 'pale') distinguishes this from by its lighter coloration, though precise diagnostic features require examination of .

Data Availability

As of current records, iNaturalist documents only 9 observations of this , indicating it is either genuinely rare, under-collected, or difficult to identify in the field. The species has not been the focus of dedicated ecological or behavioral research.