Scaphinotus imperfectus
(G.Horn, 1861)
Imperfect Snail-eating Beetle
Scaphinotus imperfectus, commonly known as the imperfect snail-eating , is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae and suborder Adephaga. It is a member of the Cychrini tribe, which includes specialized snail-feeding beetles. The species is found in North America, specifically in the eastern United States including Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. are brachypterous (short-winged) and , inhabiting deciduous and coniferous forests and thickets along streams.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scaphinotus imperfectus: /skæfɪˈnoʊtəs ɪmˈpɜrfɛktəs/
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Habitat
Deciduous and coniferous forests and thickets along streams.
Distribution
Eastern United States: Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Diet
Snails (inferred from -level specialization; specific diet details for this not documented).
Behavior
are and brachypterous (short-winged, limiting capability).