Mioptachys flavicauda
(Say, 1823)
Mioptachys flavicauda is a small ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. The name refers to its yellowish tail ( tip). It is a member of the tribe Bembidiini, a group often associated with riparian and moist . The species has been documented across North America with over 240 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-recorded but not extensively studied.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Mioptachys flavicauda: //maɪˈɒptəkiːz flævɪˈkɔːdə//
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States.
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Taxonomic note
The specific epithet flavicauda (Latin: flavus = yellow, cauda = tail) refers to the yellowish coloration of the tip, a characteristic feature of this .
Observation frequency
As of the knowledge cutoff, the has 244 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists but remains under-documented in formal ecological literature.