Porotachys bisulcatus
(Nicolai, 1822)
Porotachys bisulcatus is a small in the , described by Nicolai in 1822. It belongs to the tribe Bembidiini, a diverse group of predominantly small carabids often associated with riparian and moist . The has a notably broad distribution spanning multiple continents, including North America, Europe, Africa, and temperate Asia. Its wide geographic range suggests either strong capabilities or a ecological profile.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Porotachys bisulcatus: //ˌpɔ.ɹoʊˈtæk.ɪs baɪ.sʌlˈkeɪ.təs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada, USA, (former) Yugoslavia, Algeria, and Armenia. The has a transcontinental distribution spanning the Nearctic, Palearctic, and northern Afrotropical regions.
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Taxonomic placement
Placed in subtribe Tachyina within tribe Bembidiini ( Trechinae). The Porotachys contains of small often characterized by distinctive elytral microsculpture and reduced or modified .
Observation frequency
Relatively few documented observations (13 records on iNaturalist as of source date), suggesting either genuine rarity, small size leading to undercollection, or identification challenges.