Chlaenius leucoscelis

Chevrolat, 1835

Chlaenius leucoscelis is a in the , first described by Chevrolat in 1835. The belongs to the large and diverse Chlaenius, which contains approximately 1,000 species worldwide. As a member of the Licininae, it shares characteristics with other Chlaenius species including metallic coloration and predatory habits. The species has been recorded from Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chlaenius leucoscelis: //ˈkleɪniəs ˌljuːkoʊˈskɛlɪs//

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Distribution

Recorded from Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States. The Chlaenius is to the Palearctic, Afrotropical, and Nearctic realms, with the majority of occurring in the Oriental and Afrotropical regions.

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