Anisodactylus sanctaecrucis
(Fabricius, 1798)
Tawny-backed Harp Ground Beetle
Anisodactylus sanctaecrucis is a ground beetle in the Carabidae. It has been documented in cropland across North America. The was originally described by Fabricius in 1798 as Carabus sanctaecrucis.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anisodactylus sanctaecrucis: //ænɪsoʊˈdæktɪləs sæŋkteɪˈkruːsɪs//
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Habitat
Cropland
Distribution
North America; documented in Canada and the United States
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Etymology
The epithet 'sanctaecrucis' refers to Saint Croix Island, following the naming convention of place-based derivation.