Aztecarpalus schaefferi
Ball, 1970
Aztecarpalus schaefferi is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by George Ball in 1970. It belongs to the tribe Harpalini within the Harpalinae. The species is distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the United States and Mexico. As a member of the ground beetle family, it is likely a predatory species, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aztecarpalus schaefferi: /æzˌtɛkɑrˈpæləs ˈʃɛfɛraɪ/
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Distribution
North America; confirmed occurrences in the United States and Mexico. The has been recorded in 315 observations on iNaturalist as of the latest data.
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Taxonomic history
The was described by George E. Ball in 1970, with the specific epithet 'schaefferi' likely honoring an entomologist, possibly Charles Schaeffer, who described numerous North American beetles in the early 20th century.