Philodes longulus
(Dejean, 1829)
Philodes longulus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Dejean in 1829. It belongs to the Philodes, a group of carabid beetles distributed in the Western Hemisphere. The species exhibits complete (holometabolous development) and has a bilaterally symmetrical body plan. It has been recorded from the Caribbean region and North America, with 17 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philodes longulus: /ˈfɪləˌdiz ˈlɔŋɡjələs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the Caribbean Sea region and North America, specifically including the United States. Distribution records indicate presence in both Caribbean and North American regions.
Life Cycle
Undergoes holometabolous development, with complete through , larva, pupa, and stages.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Pierre François Marie Auguste Dejean in 1829, a prominent French entomologist known for his extensive work on Coleoptera.