Paraclivina striatopunctata

(Dejean, 1831)

Paraclivina striatopunctata is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, originally described by Dejean in 1831. The species is currently treated as a synonym of Clivina striatopunctata in some taxonomic databases. It belongs to the tribe Clivinini, a group of small, ground beetles adapted for burrowing in soil. Records indicate presence in the United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Paraclivina striatopunctata: /ˌpærəˈklaɪvɪnə ˌstraɪətəˌpʌŋkˈteɪtə/

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States (North America). The single iNaturalist observation and GBIF distribution records confirm presence in the USA.

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Taxonomic Status

Paraclivina striatopunctata is listed as a synonym of Clivina striatopunctata (Dejean, 1831) in GBIF and Catalogue of Life. The Paraclivina is treated as a subgenus (Clivina (Paraclivina)) by some authorities.

Data Availability

Only one iNaturalist observation exists for this . Published literature on -specific appears limited.

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