Dicaelina
Dicaelina
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Adephaga
- Family: Carabidae
- Subfamily: Harpalinae
- Supertribe: Harpalitae
- Tribe: Licinini
- Subtribe: Dicaelina
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicaelina: //dɪˈsiːlaɪnə//
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Summary
Dicaelina is a subtribe of ground beetles within the tribe Licinini, characterized by their strong mandibles used for predation on snails.
Physical Characteristics
Members of the Dicaelina subtribe possess thick mandibles that allow them to attack snails by biting through their shells.
Distribution
This subtribe includes 25 species in the area and a total of 45 species worldwide.
Diet
Dicaelina species primarily feed on snails, utilizing their strong mandibles to break shells.
Ecosystem Role
These beetles play a role in controlling snail populations within their ecosystems.
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Tags
- Dicaelina
- ground beetles
- Carabidae
- Licinini