Astenus discopunctatus
(Say, 1831)
Black-tailed Tomcat Rove Beetle
Astenus discopunctatus is a in the , commonly known as the Black-tailed Tomcat Rove Beetle. The was originally described as discopunctatus by Thomas Say in 1831. It belongs to the , a diverse group of rove beetles often associated with leaf litter and soil . The species has been documented across eastern and central North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Astenus discopunctatus: /ˈæstɪnəs ˌdɪskoʊˌpʌŋkˈteɪtəs/
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Distribution
Eastern and central North America. Recorded from Canada: Alberta, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan; and USA: Indiana, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas.