Putzeys-1846

Guides

  • Dyschirius dejeanii

    Dejean's Ground Beetle, Dejean's Discolored Beetle

    Dyschirius dejeanii is a small ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by Jules Putzeys in 1846. It is native to North America, with records from the United States and western Canada. The species bears the common name Dejean's Ground Beetle, though it is also referred to as Dejean's Discolored Beetle in some sources. It belongs to the genus Dyschirius, a group of beetles often associated with sandy or disturbed habitats.