Metacolpodes
Jeannel, 1948
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1Metacolpodes is a of ground beetles in the Carabidae, established by Jeannel in 1948. The genus comprises at least 30 described and is classified within the Platyninae and tribe Platynini. Members of this genus are part of the diverse ground beetle fauna, though specific ecological details remain limited in available literature.
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How to pronounce Metacolpodes: /ˌmɛtəˈkɒlpəˌdiːz/
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Taxonomic placement
Metacolpodes is placed in the tribe Platynini within Platyninae. This tribe contains numerous ground beetle characterized by relatively flattened body forms and association with ground-level . The genus was established by French entomologist René Jeannel in 1948.
Species diversity
At least 30 have been described within Metacolpodes, though comprehensive taxonomic revisions and species-level ecological data appear limited in publicly accessible sources.