Harpalus atrichatus

Hatch, 1949

Harpalus atrichatus is a of in the Harpalinae, described by Hatch in 1949. As a member of the large Harpalus, it belongs to the , one of the most diverse families. The species epithet 'atrichatus' suggests a lack of hair or , though this has not been explicitly documented in the available sources. Very little specific information about its biology, , or distribution has been published.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Harpalus atrichatus: /ˈhɑr.pə.ləs əˈtrɪ.kə.təs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Canada and the United States in North America. GBIF indicates presence in both countries with distribution records listed as 'PRESENT'.

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Taxonomic Note

The was described by Hatch in 1949. The Harpalus is one of the largest genera of , containing hundreds of species worldwide, primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. Many Harpalus species are difficult to distinguish without examination of genitalic characters.

Data Limitations

This is extremely poorly documented in the scientific literature. Only a single iNaturalist observation has been recorded as of the knowledge cutoff date. No detailed studies of its , , or appear to exist beyond the original species description.

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