Pasimachus punctulatus

Haldeman, 1843

Pasimachus punctulatus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from the United States. The species belongs to the Scaritinae, a group characterized by (burrowing) adaptations. As a member of the Pasimachus, it shares traits with other large, robust ground beetles in this group.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pasimachus punctulatus: //pəˈsɪməkəs ˌpʌŋktʃʊˈleɪtəs//

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Distribution

North America, specifically the United States. GBIF records confirm presence in the USA.

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Taxonomic Note

There is a discrepancy in authorship dates between sources: GBIF lists Haldeman, 1843, while Catalogue of Life lists LeConte, 1848 and treats this name as a synonym of Pasimachus californicus. GBIF treats the name as accepted. This taxonomic uncertainty should be noted when consulting literature.

Observation Data

iNaturalist records 89 observations of this , indicating it is documented but not extensively reported in citizen science databases.

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