Scaphinotus viduus
Dejean, 1826
Bereft Snail-eating Beetle
Scaphinotus viduus, commonly known as the bereft snail-eating , is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is found in eastern North America, ranging from Canada through the northeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. are brachypterous (short-winged), gregarious, and . The species inhabits coniferous forests, typically in areas close to water, and preys on snails, slugs, and caterpillars.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scaphinotus viduus: /skæˈfɪnətəs ˈvɪduəs/
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Habitat
Coniferous forests, usually in areas close to water.
Distribution
North America: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec (Canada); Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia (United States).
Diet
Preys on snails, slugs, and caterpillars.
Behavior
are brachypterous (short-winged), gregarious, and .
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'viduus' is Latin for 'bereft' or 'widowed', referenced in the 'bereft snail-eating '.