Dyschirius abbreviatus

Putzeys, 1846

Dyschirius abbreviatus is a of ground beetle in the Scaritinae, first described by Jules Putzeys in 1846. The species belongs to a characterized by small size and (burrowing) habits. Records indicate presence in North America including the United States. Like other members of Dyschiriini, it is presumed to inhabit soil and litter environments.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dyschirius abbreviatus: /dɪsˈxɪriəs əˌbrɛviˈeɪtəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States and Middle America. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in North America.

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Taxonomic Status

The Catalogue of Life lists Dyschirius abbreviatus as a synonym under Dyschirius (Dyschirius) humiolcus, while GBIF and iNaturalist recognize it as an accepted . This discrepancy reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in the Dyschirius.

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