Diplochaetus planatus
(G.Horn, 1876)
Diplochaetus planatus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by G.Horn in 1876. It belongs to the tribe Pogonini within the Trechinae. The species is native to North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of Carabidae, it is a predatory . Very little specific information about its , , or has been documented in the available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diplochaetus planatus: //ˌdɪpləˈkiːtəs plæˈneɪtəs//
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States; North America. Specific locality details beyond country-level records are not available in the sources.
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Taxonomic placement
Diplochaetus planatus is classified in the tribe Pogonini, Trechinae, Carabidae. The Diplochaetus contains multiple of ground beetles, though the exact number and relationships within the genus require further study.
Data limitations
Available sources provide only basic taxonomic and geographic information for this . No published studies specifically addressing its , , or were found in the provided context. The single iNaturalist observation suggests it is rarely encountered or underreported.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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