Dyschirius varidens

Fall, 1910

Dyschirius varidens is a small in the Scaritinae, described by Henry Clinton Fall in 1910. The belongs to a characterized by (burrowing) habits and preference for moist, sandy or muddy substrates. It is known from the United States, with distribution records indicating presence in North America. As with other members of Dyschirius, it likely inhabits riparian or wetland edges where it hunts small .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dyschirius varidens: /dɪˈskɪriəs ˈvɛrɪˌdɛnz/

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Distribution

United States; North America

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Taxonomic History

Described by Fall in 1910. The specific epithet 'varidens' refers to variable , likely alluding to characteristics of the or other mouthparts.

Data Availability

This is poorly documented in the literature. Only one observation is recorded in iNaturalist, and no detailed ecological or morphological studies have been published.

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