Dyschirius truncatus
LeConte, 1857
Dyschirius truncatus is a small ground beetle in the Carabidae, Scaritinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857 and is native to North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Middle America. As a member of the Dyschirius, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as minute ground beetles that are typically associated with moist soil .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dyschirius truncatus: //dɪsˈkaɪriəs trʌŋˈkeɪtəs//
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Distribution
Alaska, Canada, United States, and Middle America. GBIF records indicate presence across North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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