Trachypachus slevini

Van Dyke, 1925

Slevin's temporal false ground beetle

Trachypachus slevini is a of in the Trachypachidae. It is to the Pacific coast of North America, with records from Oregon and Washington. The species inhabits sandy beach along the Pacific Ocean. It was described by Van Dyke in 1925.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Trachypachus slevini: //trəˈkɪpɑkəs ˈslɛvɪnaɪ//

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Habitat

Sandy beaches along the Pacific Ocean

Distribution

North America: Oregon and Washington, USA

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Taxonomic notes

The Trachypachidae is a small group of beetles sometimes referred to as 'false ground beetles' due to their superficial resemblance to Carabidae. The Trachypachus contains several , with T. slevini being one of the more geographically restricted members.

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