Scaphinotus cavicollis
(LeConte, 1859)
Concave-collared Snail-eating Beetle
Scaphinotus cavicollis is a in the , commonly known as the concave-collared -eating . It is a member of the Cychrini tribe, a group of large, carabids specialized for snail . are (short-winged) and flightless, and have been observed to be nocturnally active. The occurs in coniferous forest in the south-central United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scaphinotus cavicollis: /ˌskæfɪˈnoʊtəs ˌkævɪˈkɒlɪs/
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Habitat
Coniferous forests, based on documented occurrence records.
Distribution
North America: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, United States.
Diet
-eating, as indicated by the and membership in the snail-hunting tribe Cychrini.
Behavior
activity has been documented for . Adults are (short-winged) and flightless.
Ecological Role
of , contributing to gastropod in forest .