Calosoma lepidum

LeConte, 1844

neat beautiful black searcher

Calosoma lepidum is a in the Carabinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1844. are sub-, indicating reduced capability. The inhabits open prairie with short grass in the northern Great Plains and adjacent montane regions.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Calosoma lepidum: //kæloʊˈsoʊmə ˈlɛpɪdəm//

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Identification

can be distinguished from fully winged Calosoma by their sub- condition. Differentiation from other sub-brachypterous such as C. wilcoxi requires examination of size, proportions, and pronotal coloration. Specific diagnostic characters for C. lepidum are not detailed in available literature.

Appearance

are sub-, with reduced that limit capability. As a member of the Calosoma, it likely exhibits the characteristic body form and prominent typical of hunters, though specific morphological details distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.

Habitat

Open prairies with short grass vegetation.

Distribution

Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan. United States: Montana, Nevada, South Dakota, Wyoming.

Similar Taxa

  • Calosoma wilcoxiSimilar size range and sub- condition; distinguished by subtle differences in shape and pronotal coloration intensity
  • Calosoma scrutatorLarger with more elongated and ; intense purple central pronotal coloration; more fully winged

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Nomenclature note

GBIF records the authority as LeConte, 1845, while Wikipedia and other sources cite 1844. The epithet 'lepidum' means 'neat' or 'beautiful' in Latin, reflected in the .

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