Harpalus actiosus
Casey, 1914
Harpalus actiosus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, Harpalinae. It was described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1914. The species is known from the United States, with distribution records indicating presence in North America. Like other members of the Harpalus, it likely inhabits terrestrial environments and participates in ground-dwelling predatory or granivorous ecological roles typical of carabid beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Harpalus actiosus: /ˈhar.pə.ləs ækˈti.oʊsəs/
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Distribution
United States; North America. Distribution records from GBIF indicate presence in USA.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Beneficial Beetle Diversity Blooms on Strip-Tilled Farms
- T.G.I.Flyday—Black horse fly (Tabanus atratus) | Beetles In The Bush
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- Carabidae | Beetles In The Bush
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