Eucheila
Dejean, 1829
Species Guides
1Eucheila is a of ground beetles (Carabidae) in the subtribe Pericalina. The genus contains approximately 25 described distributed primarily in the Neotropical region, with most species described from Central and South America. Several species were described or revised by Ball & Shpeley in 1983 and Shpeley & Ball in 2000.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Members of Eucheila can be distinguished from related in Pericalina by combinations of characters including form of the , mandibular structure, and elytral microsculpture. Specific diagnostic features vary by and require examination of genitalic characters for definitive identification.
Distribution
Neotropical region, with records from Central America and South America including Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, Suriname, and other countries.
Similar Taxa
- PericalusBoth belong to subtribe Pericalina and share similar body forms; distinguished by labral and genitalic characters.
- CalleidaAnother in Lebiinae with similar coloration and body shape; Eucheila distinguished by specific mandibular and elytral features.
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Species Diversity
The includes 25 described , with several named in honor of entomologists (e.g., Eucheila erwini, Eucheila mateui, Eucheila reichardti).
Taxonomic History
Authored by Dejean in 1829, with major revisions by Ball & Shpeley (1983) and Shpeley & Ball (2000) significantly expanding the known .