Discoderus amoenus
LeConte, 1863
Discoderus amoenus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863. It is to the United States, with distribution records indicating presence in North America. The Discoderus belongs to the tribe Harpalini within the Harpalinae. Like other members of Carabidae, this species is likely predatory, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Discoderus amoenus: //dɪsˈkɒdərəs əˈmɛnəs//
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Distribution
to the United States. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, specifically the USA.
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Taxonomic Note
The epithet 'amoenus' (Latin for 'pleasant' or 'charming') was assigned by LeConte in 1863. The Discoderus is classified within the tribe Harpalini, a diverse group of ground beetles characterized by their terrestrial habits and typically predatory lifestyle.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide minimal biological information for this beyond basic taxonomic classification and geographic distribution. Detailed studies of , , and appear lacking in the accessible literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Encyrtid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Nomenclatural changes in Phymatodes | Beetles In The Bush
- Cerambycidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 10
- Meet Enus’ Meal | Beetles In The Bush