Anisocnemus
Chaudoir, 1843
Species Guides
1Anisocnemus is a of ground beetles (Carabidae: Harpalini) to the Neotropics. are known to be burrowers and capable of . The genus contains two described : A. amblygonus and A. validu. Information on stages and detailed remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anisocnemus: /ˌænɪsɒkˈniːməs/
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Distribution
Pacific coastal regions from the Tropic of Cancer southward through Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela. The is restricted to the Neotropical biogeographic realm.
Behavior
burrow in substrate and disperse by . Specific burrowing substrates and flight patterns have not been documented.
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Species composition
The comprises two : Anisocnemus amblygonus (described by Shpeley & Ball, 1978) and Anisocnemus validu (described by Chaudoir, 1843).
Taxonomic history
Established by Chaudoir in 1843. The is classified within tribe Harpalini, subtribe Harpalina, reflecting its relationships among ground beetles.