Pericompsus ephippiatus
(Say, 1830)
Pericompsus ephippiatus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1830. The is distributed across North and Central America, with records from the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala. As a member of the Harpalinae , it belongs to a diverse group of predominantly ground-dwelling beetles. Published observations of this species remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pericompsus ephippiatus: /ˌpɛrɪˈkɒmpsəs ˌɛfɪˈpiaɪtəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala. Present in North America and Middle America according to GBIF distribution records.
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Taxonomic History
The was originally described by Thomas Say in 1830, placing it among the early-documented North American carabid beetles.
Observation Rarity
As of the available iNaturalist data, this has only 2 documented observations, suggesting it may be genuinely uncommon, underreported, or restricted to specialized .