Clivina vespertina
Putzeys, 1867
Clivina vespertina is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, originally described by Putzeys in 1867. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Semiclivina vespertina, reflecting ongoing taxonomic revisions within the Clivina and related genera. It belongs to the tribe Clivinini within the Scaritinae, a group of small, ground beetles. The species has been recorded from the United States and Uruguay.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clivina vespertina: /klɪˈviːnə vɛspərˈtiːnə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (conterminous 48 states) and Uruguay. Distribution records suggest a disjunct range spanning North and South America.
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Taxonomic Status
Clivina vespertina is currently listed as a synonym of Semiclivina vespertina in major taxonomic databases including Catalogue of Life and GBIF. The Clivina has undergone extensive revision, with many transferred to related genera such as Semiclivina based on morphological and phylogenetic studies.
Nomenclatural History
The was originally described by Jules Putzeys in 1867. The current accepted placement in Semiclivina reflects the broader trend of splitting the formerly large Clivina into multiple smaller, more narrowly defined genera, paralleling similar revisions in other carabid groups such as the tiger beetles (formerly Cicindela sensu lato).