Dicheirus piceus
(Ménétriés, 1843)
Dicheirus piceus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It has been documented in North America and the Caribbean, with records from Canada, the United States, and the Lesser Antilles. The species was first described by Ménétriés in 1843. As a member of the tribe Anisodactylini, it belongs to a diverse group of ground beetles that are primarily ground-dwelling .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicheirus piceus: //daɪˈkaɪərəs ˈpaɪsiəs//
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Distribution
Canada, United States, Lesser Antilles (Caribbean). GBIF records indicate presence across North America.
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Taxonomic Notes
The is placed in the tribe Anisodactylini within the Harpalinae. The Dicheirus contains multiple species, though specific distinguishing characters for D. piceus relative to are not well documented in available sources.
Collection Records
The iNaturalist platform records 416 observations of this , indicating it is encountered with moderate frequency by naturalists, though specific or behavioral details from these observations are not summarized in available metadata.