Philophuga viridis
(Dejean, 1831)
Green light-loving ground beetle
Philophuga viridis is a of in the . It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species was described by Dejean in 1831 and includes four recognized . As a member of the Lebiinae , it belongs to a diverse group of predatory commonly known as "light-loving ground beetles" due to their activity patterns.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Philophuga viridis: /ˌfɪloʊˈfjuːɡə ˈvɪrɪdɪs/
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Distribution
Found in North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in both countries.
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Subspecies
Four are recognized: Philophuga viridis viridis (Dejean, 1831), Philophuga viridis amoena (LeConte, 1846), Philophuga viridis horni Chaudoir, 1877, and Philophuga viridis klamathea Larson, 1969.