Leptotrachelus dorsalis
(Fabricius, 1801)
Leptotrachelus dorsalis is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, distributed across North America including Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. The species has been documented as a of and larvae of Diatraea saccharalis, a significant agricultural pest. As a member of the Ctenodactylinae, it represents one of the many predatory species contributing to in crop systems.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leptotrachelus dorsalis: /lɛptoʊˈtrækələs ˈdɔːrsəlɪs/
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Distribution
Found in North America with confirmed records in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. GBIF distribution records indicate presence across this range.
Diet
of and larvae of Diatraea saccharalis (sugarcane borer).
Host Associations
- Diatraea saccharalis - preys on and larvae
Ecological Role
Predatory contributing to of agricultural pests, specifically through on Diatraea saccharalis and larvae.
Human Relevance
Potential value in and programs targeting Diatraea saccharalis in agricultural settings.
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Taxonomic Note
Originally described as Odacantha dorsalis by Fabricius in 1801, later transferred to Leptotrachelus. The belongs to the tribe Ctenodactylini within Ctenodactylinae of Carabidae.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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