Sphaeroderus canadensis
Chaudoir, 1861
Canada Snail-eating Beetle, Canadian false snail-eating beetle
Species Guides
2- Sphaeroderus canadensis canadensis
- Sphaeroderus canadensis lengi(Leng's False Snail-eating Beetle)
Sphaeroderus canadensis is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, commonly known as the Canada Snail-eating . It is found in North America, inhabiting coniferous, deciduous, and mixed forests. are brachypterous (short-winged) and . The includes two recognized : S. c. canadensis and S. c. lengi.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sphaeroderus canadensis: /sfɛ.roˈdɛr.ʊs kæ.nəˈdɛn.sɪs/
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Identification
are brachypterous (short-winged), distinguishing them from fully winged carabid beetles. activity pattern may aid in identification. Two are recognized based on geographic distribution: S. c. canadensis occurs more broadly across northeastern North America, while S. c. lengi is restricted to the southeastern United States (Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia).
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Habitat
Inhabits coniferous, deciduous, and mixed forests.
Distribution
North America. The nominate S. c. canadensis occurs in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia. The subspecies S. c. lengi occurs in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
Behavior
are .