Rhadine larvalis
LeConte, 1846
Rhadine larvalis is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1846. It is one of several in the Rhadine, a group that includes both surface-dwelling and cave-adapted beetles. The species is recorded from the United States and North America. Unlike some such as R. exilis and R. infernalis, it is not currently listed as federally endangered.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Rhadine larvalis: //ˈɹeɪdaɪn ˌlɑɹˈveɪlɪs//
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Distribution
United States; North America.
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Conservation context
While Rhadine larvalis itself is not federally listed, other members of the Rhadine—specifically R. exilis and R. infernalis—are endangered cave-dwelling beetles found in central Texas cave systems. These rely on cave crickets (Ceuthophilus secretus) as a food resource. Conservation efforts targeting (Solenopsis invicta) near cave entrances indirectly protect the broader Rhadine genus and similar troglobitic fauna.