Helluomorphoides praeustus
(Dejean, 1825)
flat-horned ground beetle
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2Helluomorphoides praeustus is a of flat-horned in the Carabidae. It was originally described as Helluo praeustus by Dejean in 1825. The species is recognized to have three : H. p. bicolor, H. p. floridanus, and H. p. praeustus. It occurs in North America, with distribution records from the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Helluomorphoides praeustus: //hɛl.luoʊˈmɔr.foʊˌɪ.diz preɪˈuːstəs//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Helluomorphoides by the specific epithet and classification. The nominate subspecies H. p. praeustus was described by Dejean in 1825, while H. p. bicolor (T. Harris, 1828) and H. p. floridanus (Ball, 1956) represent distinct geographic or morphological variants. As a member of the Helluonini tribe, it shares the characteristic flattened typical of flat-horned ground beetles.
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Distribution
Found in North America. Distribution records indicate presence in the United States. The H. p. floridanus suggests occurrence in Florida.
Similar Taxa
- Other Helluomorphoides speciesMembers of the same share the flat-horned ; identification to level requires examination of specific characters distinguishing H. praeustus from .
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Subspecies
Three are recognized: Helluomorphoides praeustus praeustus (Dejean, 1825) — the nominate form; Helluomorphoides praeustus bicolor (T. Harris, 1828); and Helluomorphoides praeustus floridanus Ball, 1956. The latter subspecies name indicates a Florida distribution.