Nelsonites walteri

Nelsonites walteri is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Valentine in 1952. It belongs to the genus Nelsonites within the tribe Trechini, a group of small carabid beetles often associated with montane and subterranean habitats. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America. Like many trechine beetles, it is likely adapted to specific microhabitat conditions, though detailed ecological studies remain limited.