Anisodactylus merula
(Germar, 1823)
Anisodactylus merula is a ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is native to North America, with distribution records from Canada and the United States. The Anisodactylus includes granivorous species that consume weed seeds, though specific dietary habits for A. merula have not been individually documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anisodactylus merula: //ˌænɪsoʊˈdæktɪləs məˈruːlə//
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Distribution
Canada; United States. Distribution records indicate presence across North America.
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Taxonomic Note
Originally described as Harpalus merula by Germar in 1823, later transferred to Anisodactylus.
Granivory in Related Species
Other Anisodactylus , such as A. sanctaecrucis, are documented granivores that consume seeds of agricultural and garden weeds including lambsquarter, pigweed, foxtail, crabgrass, and velvetleaf. This dietary pattern is characteristic of the but has not been specifically confirmed for A. merula.