Stenolophus incultus
Casey, 1914
Truckee Harp Ground Beetle
Stenolophus incultus is a small ground beetle in the Carabidae, native to North America. The has been documented in Canada and the United States. As a member of the Stenolophus, it belongs to a group commonly referred to as seedcorn beetles. The species is nocturnally active and has been recorded at artificial light sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenolophus incultus: //stɛˈnoʊ.lə.fəs ɪnˈkʌl.təs//
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Identification
Small ground beetle with the typical elongated body form of Stenolophus. -level identification requires examination of genitalia or other subtle morphological features not reliably visible in field observations. Distinguished from other Stenolophus species by subtle differences in elytral microsculpture and male genitalia structure.
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America, with specific records from Canada and USA.
Seasonality
have been observed in early spring (March), suggesting as adults or early .
Behavior
; attracted to artificial light sources including UV lights used for collecting.
Human Relevance
Occasionally encountered by entomologists during insect surveys using blacklights.
Similar Taxa
- Stenolophus leconteiSympatric congeneric with similar size and preferences; requires dissection for reliable separation
- Stenolophus rotundatusOverlapping distribution and similar general appearance; subtle differences in pronotal shape and elytral striation