Platydracus praetermissus
Newton, 2011
Platydracus praetermissus is a of in the , described by Newton in 2011. As a member of the Platydracus, it belongs to a group of relatively large, predatory rove beetles. The specific epithet "praetermissus" (Latin for "overlooked" or "neglected") suggests this species may have been previously confused with or mistaken for related . Like other Platydracus species, it is likely a in forest floor and decomposing matter .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Platydracus praetermissus: /ˌplætɪˈdrækəs ˌpriːtərˈmɪsəs/
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Distribution
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia. The shows a broad eastern and central U.S. distribution, ranging from the Atlantic coast west to Nebraska and Texas.