Chlaenius amoenus
Dejean, 1831
Chlaenius amoenus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by Dejean in 1831. It belongs to the large and diverse Chlaenius, which contains approximately 1,000 species worldwide and is particularly diverse in the Oriental and Afrotropical regions. The genus is native to multiple biogeographic realms including the Palearctic, Afrotropical, and Nearctic. Chlaenius amoenus is recorded from the United States.
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How to pronounce Chlaenius amoenus: //ˈklini.əs əˈmoʊnəs//
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Distribution
United States; North America.
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Taxonomic Context
Chlaenius amoenus is one of many in the Chlaenius, which is divided into numerous subgenera. The genus is known for its large size and diversity, with the majority of species occurring in the Oriental and Afrotropical regions.
Data Availability
This has limited published information available. GBIF records indicate presence in the United States, and iNaturalist shows 7 observations. Detailed biological and ecological information for this specific species appears sparse in the accessible literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Beneficial Beetle Diversity Blooms on Strip-Tilled Farms
- Nomenclatural changes in Phymatodes | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Wasp Wednesday: Trimorus
- Bug Eric: Last Night to Blacklight?
- Bug Eric: ID Tip: Ground Beetle or Darkling Beetle?
- Cerambycidae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 10