Scaphinotus longiceps
Van Dyke, 1924
Long-headed Snail-eating Beetle, Humboldt ground beetle
Scaphinotus longiceps is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, commonly known as the Long-headed Snail-eating or Humboldt ground beetle. are brachypterous (short-winged) and . The inhabits coastal temperate coniferous rainforests and mixed forests in California.
Pronunciation
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Identification
are brachypterous (short-winged), a distinctive trait among Carabidae. The specific epithet 'longiceps' refers to the elongated . Distinguished from similar Scaphinotus by geographic range and specificity to California coastal forests.
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Habitat
Coastal temperate coniferous rainforests and mixed forests.
Distribution
to California, USA. Restricted to coastal forest regions of the state.
Seasonality
activity pattern observed; specific seasonal activity periods not documented.
Diet
Specialized snail-eating , as indicated by .
Behavior
. are brachypterous, limiting ability.
Ecological Role
of snails in forest .
Similar Taxa
- Scaphinotus spp.Other in share brachypterous condition and snail-feeding , but differ in geographic distribution and .