Dyschirius terminatus
LeConte, 1846
Dyschirius terminatus is a small ground beetle in the Scaritinae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1846. Like other members of the Dyschirius, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles characterized by (digging) adaptations. The occurs across North America, including Canada, the United States, and parts of Middle America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dyschirius terminatus: //dɪsˈkaɪriəs tərˈmɪnətəs//
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Distribution
Canada, United States, and Middle America (Mexico and Central America).
Similar Taxa
- Other Dyschirius speciesMembers of this share small size, body form, and reduced , requiring examination of genitalia or subtle external characters for definitive identification.
- Other Scaritinae generaDyschirius can be distinguished from related scaritine by its distinctive mandibular structure and pronotal shape, though these features require careful microscopic examination.
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Taxonomic Note
The authorship date is sometimes cited as 1848 (per Wikipedia) versus 1846 (per GBIF). LeConte's original description appeared in 1846.
Data Deficiency
This has zero observations in iNaturalist and minimal published biological information, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported by naturalists.