Darlington-1938
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Platypatrobus lacustris
Platypatrobus lacustris is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Patrobinae. First described by Darlington in 1938, this species is one of only two recognized species in the genus Platypatrobus. The genus is characterized by distinctive morphological features including an elongated, somewhat flattened body form and modified tarsal structures. The species epithet "lacustris" suggests an association with lake or lakeshore habitats. Records indicate presence in Canada and the United States, though specific habitat details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.