Bledius monstratus

Casey, 1889

Bledius monstratus is a of rove beetle in the Oxytelinae, described by Casey in 1889. It belongs to the Bledius, a diverse group of beetles primarily associated with intertidal and moist sandy . The species is recorded from the Pacific coast of North America.

Bledius monstratus by (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC-BY license.Bledius monstratus by (c) Trevor Van Loon, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Trevor Van Loon. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bledius monstratus: /ˈbliː.di.us mɒnˈstraː.tus/

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Habitat

Associated with moist sandy or muddy substrates, particularly intertidal zones and shorelines.

Distribution

Pacific coast of North America: Canada (British Columbia), USA (California, Oregon, Washington).

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