Acupalpus pauperculus
Dejean, 1829
Impoverished Harp Ground Beetle
Acupalpus pauperculus is a of in the , first described by Dejean in 1829. It is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species belongs to the Acupalpus, a group of small to medium-sized ground beetles often associated with moist . Despite its wide geographic range, it remains poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Acupalpus pauperculus: //ˌækjuːˈpælpəs pɔːˈpɜrkjələs//
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in both countries.
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Taxonomic history
First described by Pierre François Marie Auguste Dejean in 1829. The specific epithet 'pauperculus' is Latin, meaning 'somewhat poor' or 'impoverished', likely referring to reduced or simplified morphological features relative to .
Observation frequency
As of source data, iNaturalist records 12 observations, indicating the is rarely encountered or underreported by citizen scientists.