Bledius pallipennis
(Say, 1823)
Bledius pallipennis is a of rove beetle in the Oxytelinae, described by Thomas Say in 1823. It belongs to the Bledius, a diverse group of beetles commonly associated with moist, sandy, or muddy . The species is distributed across the central and eastern United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with riparian or shoreline environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bledius pallipennis: //ˈbliːdi.ʊs ˌpæl.iˈpɛn.ɪs//
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Habitat
Associated with moist, sandy, or muddy substrates; typical of riparian zones, shorelines, and wetland margins where are commonly found.
Distribution
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Bledius speciesOther Bledius share similar preferences and general ; precise identification requires examination of male genitalia and detailed external characters such as punctation patterns and coloration.