Selenophorus

Dejean, 1829

Selenophorus is a of in the , established by Dejean in 1829. The genus contains approximately 170 distributed across the Americas. Members are primarily predatory, with documented feeding on and other . Some species, such as Selenophorus seriatoporus, have been studied for their potential as agents in agricultural systems.

Selenophorus fatuus by (c) Justin Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Justin Williams. Used under a CC-BY license.Selenophorus aequinoctialis by (c) Diogo Luiz, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Diogo Luiz. Used under a CC-BY license.Harpalini (10.3897-zookeys.690.13751) Figure 40 by Shpeley D, Hunting W, Ball GE (2017) A taxonomic review of the Selenophori group (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Harpalini) in the West Indies, with descriptions of new species and notes about classification and biogeography. ZooKeys 690: 1-195. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.690.13751. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Selenophorus: //sɛ.lɛˈnɒ.fɔːr.əs//

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Distribution

-level distribution spans the Americas, with records from North America (including Vermont, USA) and the Neotropical region. Specific preferences vary by .

Human Relevance

Some Selenophorus have been evaluated for their potential as in agricultural pest management. Selenophorus seriatoporus has been studied for its capacity and suitability for laboratory rearing on artificial diets.

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