Pterostichus nicaeensis

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Pterostichus nicaeensis
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P. nicaeensis
Binomial name
Pterostichus nicaeensis
(A. Villa & G.B. Villa, 1835)

Pterostichus nicaeensis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Pterostichinae. [1]

Distribution and habitat

This species is present in the Alps of France and Italy. [2] These beetles can be found under rocks and prefer slightly moist, sandy soil.

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References

  1. "Pterostichus nicaeensis (A. Villa & G.B. Villa, 1835)". Biolib.cz. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
  2. "Pterostichus (Pseudorites) nicaeensis (A. Villa & G.B. Villa 1835". Fauna Europaea . 2.6.2. August 29, 2013. Retrieved February 26, 2015.[ dead link ]