Acupalpus

Latreille, 1829

Species Guides

Acupalpus canadensis(Canada Harp Ground Beetle)
Acupalpus carus(Beloved Harp Ground Beetle)
Acupalpus hydropicus
Acupalpus indistinctus(Indistinct Harp Ground Beetle)
Acupalpus meridianus(Midday Harp Ground Beetle)
Acupalpus nanellus(Minuscule Harp Ground Beetle)
Acupalpus partiarius(Sharing Harp Ground Beetle)
Acupalpus pauperculus(Impoverished Harp Ground Beetle)
Acupalpus pumilus(Dwarf Harp Ground Beetle)

Acupalpus is a of ground beetles in the Carabidae, tribe Stenolophini. are distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America, with some introduced to new regions. The genus is predatory, feeding on insects. At least one species, Acupalpus exiguus, has been documented with a involving spring-summer and as young .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Acupalpus: //əˈkjuːpælpəs//

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Habitat

Floodplain meadows have been documented as for Acupalpus exiguus in the Meshchera Lowland, Russia. Acupalpus meridianus has been found in urban gardens.

Distribution

Europe, Asia, and North America. Specific records include Denmark, Vermont (USA), and Edmonton, Alberta (Canada). Acupalpus meridianus is an introduced European in North America.

Seasonality

Spring-summer has been observed in Acupalpus exiguus.

Diet

Insectivorous.

Life Cycle

Acupalpus exiguus exhibits an monocycle with spring-summer and hibernation at the young stage.

Ecological Role

Predatory ground beetles that contribute to insect control.

Human Relevance

Acupalpus meridianus is an introduced that has become established in urban garden environments in North America.