Harpalus megacephalus
LeConte, 1848
Harpalus megacephalus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, Harpalalinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1848. The species epithet "megacephalus" (Greek for "large-headed") likely refers to a relatively enlarged capsule compared to . As a member of the large Harpalus, it belongs to a group of primarily , ground-dwelling beetles commonly found in open across North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Harpalus megacephalus: /ˈhaːr.pa.lus ˌme.gaˈkɛ.fa.lus/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States (North America). Specific localities are poorly documented in available sources.
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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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