Bembidion platynoides

Hayward, 1897

Bembidion platynoides is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Hayward in 1897. It occurs in North America, with distribution records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the large Bembidion, it shares the general characteristics of small, active predatory beetles commonly found in diverse terrestrial .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bembidion platynoides: //bɛmˈbɪdiən plætɪˈnɔɪdiːz//

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Distribution

Canada and the United States. GBIF records indicate presence in North America with specific country records for Canada and USA.

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Taxonomic Notes

Authority is Hayward, 1897. The name 'platynoides' suggests a resemblance to the Platynus, another carabid genus, though the basis for this comparison in the original description is not detailed in available sources.

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