Philodes
LeConte, 1861
Species Guides
4- Philodes alternans
- Philodes flavilimbus
- Philodes longulus
- Philodes rectangulus(Rectangular Harp Ground Beetle)
Philodes is a of ground beetles in the Carabidae, tribe Stenolophini. The genus contains at least four described distributed in North America. These beetles are part of the diverse carabid fauna inhabiting open ground .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philodes: //ˈfɪ.loʊ.diːz//
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Identification
Members of Philodes can be recognized by their placement in the tribe Stenolophini, which includes small to medium-sized carabid beetles with characteristic features of the subtribe. Specific identification to requires examination of genitalia and other fine morphological details.
Habitat
Open ground , including fields and disturbed areas.
Distribution
North America; records from the United States including Vermont.
Similar Taxa
- StenolophusAlso in tribe Stenolophini; similar small ground beetle habitus requiring careful examination of pronotal and elytral proportions for separation.
- AcupalpusOverlapping in tribe Stenolophini; distinguished by differences in antennal structure and elytral microsculpture.