Sphaeroderus stenostomus lecontei
Dejean, 1826
LeConte's False Snail-eating Beetle
Sphaeroderus stenostomus lecontei is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It belongs to the tribe Cychrini, a group commonly referred to as snail-eating beetles due to their specialized feeding habits. The subspecies was described by Dejean in 1826 and occurs in North America. Like other members of its , it possesses morphological adaptations for extracting snails from their shells.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sphaeroderus stenostomus lecontei: /sfɪəˈrɒdərəs ˌstɛnəˈstoʊməs ˌlɛkɒnˈteɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America, specifically in Canada and USA.
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Taxonomic note
The provided context primarily discusses Cicindela scutellaris lecontei, a tiger , rather than Sphaeroderus stenostomus lecontei. These are distinct in different of Carabidae. The Cicindela material should not be applied to Sphaeroderus.