Carabus taedatus agassii
LeConte, 1850
Carabus taedatus agassii is a of in the , described by LeConte in 1850. It belongs to the Carabus, one of the most -rich genera of ground beetles. The subspecies is distributed across northern North America including Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. As a member of the subgenus Tanaocarabus, it inhabits cool temperate to environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carabus taedatus agassii: /kəˈræbəs titˈdeɪtəs əˈɡæsiaɪ/
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Distribution
Alaska; Canada; USA; North America. Distribution records indicate presence in northern regions of the continent.
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Taxonomic placement
Carabus taedatus agassii is classified within the subgenus Tanaocarabus of the Carabus. The genus Carabus contains approximately 1,000 described , making it one of the largest genera within , though smaller than the genus Agrilus which may exceed 3,000 species.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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