Pericompsus

LeConte, 1852

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Pericompsus is a of ground beetles in the Carabidae, established by LeConte in 1852. The genus contains more than 70 described . It belongs to the tribe Bembidiini within the Trechinae. Members of this genus are part of the diverse ground beetle fauna of North America.

Pericompsus laetulus by David R. Madison. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pericompsus: /ˌpɛrɪˈkɒmpsəs/

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Distribution

Distribution records exist for Vermont, United States, and the United States more broadly. The is native to North America.

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Taxonomic placement

Pericompsus is classified in the tribe Bembidiini, subtribe Tachyina, within the Trechinae of Carabidae.

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