Dicaelus elongatus
Bonelli, 1813
Dicaelus elongatus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the Dicaelus, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles characterized by their elongated body form and predatory habits. The species was described by Bonelli in 1813.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicaelus elongatus: /dɪˈsiːləs ɛˈloʊŋɡeɪtəs/
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Identification
Members of the Dicaelus can be distinguished from similar ground beetles by their elongated, somewhat flattened body shape. Within the genus, D. elongatus is recognized by its specific epithet referring to this elongate form. The consist of segments longer than wide, appearing as a near single filament rather than bead-like. The are exposed and directed forward, typical of predatory carabid beetles.
Distribution
North America, specifically recorded from Canada and the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Eleodes spp.Darkling beetles in the Eleodes share a superficially similar dark coloration and elongated body form with Dicaelus elongatus, but can be distinguished by their bead-like antennal segments, concealed , and characteristic -standing defensive when disturbed.
- Other Dicaelus species within Dicaelus share the elongated body form and carabid characteristics; -level identification requires examination of specific morphological details not provided in available sources.
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Taxonomic authority
The was first described by Bonelli in 1813, making it one of the earlier described species in the Dicaelus.