Metacolpodes buchanani
(Hope, 1831)
Metacolpodes buchanani is a of ground beetle (Carabidae) described by Hope in 1831. As a member of the Metacolpodes, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles distributed across parts of Asia. The species has been documented through 319 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is not uncommon in suitable . Beyond its taxonomic placement and basic occurrence data, detailed biological information remains limited in publicly accessible sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metacolpodes buchanani: /ˌmɛtəˈkɒlpədiːz bjuːˈkænəni/
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Distribution
The Metacolpodes occurs in Asia, with documented from regions including Japan, Taiwan, and mainland East Asia. Specific distribution records for M. buchanani are not detailed in the provided sources, though the species has been observed and reported to iNaturalist.
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Taxonomic Authority
The was described by Frederick William Hope in 1831, originally placed in a different before its current combination in Metacolpodes.
Observation Data
As of the data cutoff, 319 iNaturalist observations have been recorded for this , suggesting it is regularly encountered by naturalists in its range, though specific identification criteria for these observations are not detailed.