Licinini

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Adephaga
Family: Carabidae
Subfamily: Harpalinae
Supertribe: Harpalitae
Tribe: Licinini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Licinini: /lɪˈsɪnɪnaɪ/

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Summary

Licinini is a tribe of notch-mouthed ground beetles in the family Carabidae, with a known presence of more than 20 genera and over 240 described species. This tribe is noted for its ecological role as predators of mollusks, with a significant number of species being observed in various environments globally.

Physical Characteristics

Notch-mouthed Ground Beetles characterized by a deeply grooved tip of the labrum.

Identification Tips

Look for the distinctive notch on the mouthparts; members of the tribe often exhibit varied colors and sizes but share grooved labrum structures.

Habitat

Generally found in various habitats, often in moist environments, as they primarily hunt terrestrial mollusks.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution with approximately 62 species in the region, 235 species arranged in four subtribes globally. No members collected north of ~57°N.

Diet

Many members are molluscivorous, indicating a predaceous diet primarily consisting of terrestrial mollusks.

Ecosystem Role

Important predators of mollusks, contributing to pest control and maintaining ecological balance in their habitats.