Pseudanophthalmus grandis

Valentine, 1931

Pseudanophthalmus grandis is a of small carabid in the tribe Trechini, described by Valentine in 1931. The Pseudanophthalmus comprises troglobitic (cave-dwelling) ground beetles primarily found in eastern North America. These beetles are typically eyeless or have reduced , lack pigmentation, and possess elongated appendages—adaptations to subterranean life.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pseudanophthalmus grandis: //suːˌdænoʊfˈθælməs ˈɡrændɪs//

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Habitat

Cave systems; specifically subterranean environments including limestone caves and associated groundwater .

Distribution

United States; specifically recorded from North America with presence in the USA.

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