Anisodactylus harpaloides
LaFerté-Sénectère, 1841
Anisodactylus harpaloides is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is found in North America. The Anisodactylus includes species with diverse feeding habits, including .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anisodactylus harpaloides: //ˌænɪsoʊˈdæktɪləs hɑrˌpæloʊˈaɪdiːz//
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Distribution
North America; recorded from the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Anisodactylus sanctaecrucisBoth are congeneric ground beetles found in North America; A. sanctaecrucis has been documented as granivorous, consuming seeds of agricultural and garden weeds.
- Harpalus pensylvanicusShares similar granivorous habits and North American distribution; both (Anisodactylus and Harpalus) are noted for weed seed consumption in agricultural contexts.
More Details
Granivory in Anisodactylus
While specific dietary data for A. harpaloides is not documented, other in the Anisodactylus (such as A. sanctaecrucis) are known granivores that consume seeds of weeds including lambsquarter, pigweed, foxtail, crabgrass, and velvetleaf. This ecological function may extend to , though direct evidence for A. harpaloides is lacking.