Calathus ruficollis
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Adephaga
- Family: Carabidae
- Subfamily: Harpalinae
- Supertribe: Harpalitae
- Tribe: Sphodrini
- Genus: Calathus
- Species: ruficollis
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calathus ruficollis: /kəˈlæθəs ruːfɪˈkɒlɪs/
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Summary
Calathus ruficollis is a flightless, nocturnal ground beetle found in western North America, notable for its predatory behavior.
Habitat
Ground in various habitats, primarily in the California Floristic Province and Pacific Northwest.
Distribution
Western North America, from British Columbia to Baja California and southern Arizona.
Diet
Predaceous; feeds on other insects.
Ecosystem Role
As a predaceous beetle, it helps control pest populations.
Tags
- ground beetle
- Calathus ruficollis
- Carabidae
- predacious beetle
- nocturnal
- flightless