Anisodactylus opaculus
(LeConte, 1863)
Anisodactylus opaculus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1863. It is native to North America and occurs in the United States. The species belongs to a containing several granivorous ground beetles, though specific feeding habits for this species have not been documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anisodactylus opaculus: /ˌænɪsoʊˈdæktɪləs oʊˈpækjʊləs/
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Distribution
Found in North America, with confirmed records from the United States. Specific state-level distribution records are limited.
Similar Taxa
- Anisodactylus sanctaecrucisCongeneric with similar body plan and granivorous habits; A. sanctaecrucis has been documented as a weed seed , but A. opaculus lacks comparable behavioral studies