Perigona nigriceps
Dejean, 1831
Perigona nigriceps is a small ground beetle in the Carabidae, Lebiinae. It has been recorded across multiple continents, with confirmed observations in the Azores (Faial, Graciosa, São Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira) and historical captures in urban woodland in Paris, France. The was described by Dejean in 1831 and is currently accepted under that authorship, though it has also been attributed to Nietner (1858) in some sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Perigona nigriceps: /ˈpɛrɪˌɡoʊnə nɪˈɡrɪsɛps/
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Habitat
Wooded areas in urban parks; specifically documented from mixed woodland in Bois de Boulogne, Paris, between the wall of Parc de Bagatelle and the cycle route. Azorean records suggest adaptability to island environments.
Distribution
Multiple continents; confirmed records from the Azores (Faial, Graciosa, São Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira) and France (Paris). The has been described as having a wide geographic distribution spanning several continents.
Seasonality
have been captured in summer (specifically noted for the Paris record).
Human Relevance
Occasionally encountered in urban green spaces; the Paris record represents a notable capture in a heavily modified urban park environment.