Harpalitae

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Adephaga
Family: Carabidae
Subfamily: Harpalinae
Supertribe: Harpalitae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Harpalitae: /hɑːrˈpælɪtiː/

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Summary

Harpalitae is an outdated supertribe of ground beetles, previously containing a variety of species and genera within the family Carabidae. Currently, it is recognized that only four tribes remain under Harpalinae following its reorganization.

Distribution

In our area, over 740 species in 90 genera of 16 tribes; worldwide, about 13,200 species placed in 32 tribes.

Evolution

Harpalitae has been considered a supertribe of ground beetles in the family Carabidae in the past. With the reorganization of the family Carabidae and subfamily Harpalinae, only four tribes were left in Harpalinae. The supertribe Harpalitae is no longer in common use, with the four tribes classified directly under the subfamily Harpalinae.

Misconceptions

The supertribe Harpalitae is no longer in common use and is considered outdated.