Dyschirius planatus

Lindroth, 1961

Dyschirius planatus is a of in the Scaritinae, described by Lindroth in 1961. It belongs to a of small ground beetles characterized by (burrowing) . The species is recorded from North America, specifically Canada and the United States. Like other members of Dyschirius, it likely inhabits moist soil environments where it pursues small .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dyschirius planatus: //dɪsˈkɪriəs pləˈneɪtəs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Canada and the United States in North America. Distribution records indicate presence in both countries, though specific provinces and states are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'planatus' (meaning 'flattened') may refer to a morphological feature of this , though this is not explicitly documented in available sources. The species was described by Carl H. Lindroth, a prominent Swedish-Canadian known for his extensive work on North .

Data limitations

This is poorly represented in public databases, with zero observations in iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff. This likely reflects its small size, cryptic habits, and specialized rather than actual rarity.