Eucaerus
LeConte, 1853
Species Guides
1Eucaerus is a of ground beetles (Carabidae) in the tribe Lachnophorini, Lebiinae. Established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853, this genus belongs to a group of small carabid beetles characterized by pubescent (hairy) surfaces. in this genus are found in North America. The genus name is homonymous with the nickname of the Seleucid king Demetrius III (Eucaerus), though this is coincidental and unrelated to the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eucaerus: /juːˈkaɪərəs/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- LachnophorusBoth belong to tribe Lachnophorini and share the characteristic pubescent (hairy) and pronotum that distinguish this tribe from other Lebiinae; Eucaerus may be distinguished by specific antennal and elytral punctation patterns where documented.
Misconceptions
The name Eucaerus is shared with the nickname of Seleucid king Demetrius III Eucaerus ("well-timed"), a mistranscription of Akairos ("the untimely one"). This is purely coincidental; the genus was named independently in 1853 with no connection to ancient history.