Abaris splendidula
LeConte, 1863
Abaris splendidula is a of woodland ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1863. It is distributed across the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, including Arizona, Baja California, and mainland Mexico. The species is associated with cool and dry , typical of the Abaris which comprises small, fast-running ground beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Abaris splendidula: //əˈbɛərɪs splɛnˈdɪdʒʊlə//
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Habitat
Cool and dry , including woodland environments. Specific microhabitat details such as substrate preferences or vegetation associations are not documented.
Distribution
Recorded from Arizona (USA), Baja California (Mexico), and mainland Mexico. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in Mexico and the United States.
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Taxonomic Note
The Abaris belongs to the tribe Platynini within the Harpalinae. Members of this genus are characterized by their small size, slender build, and preference for mesic to dry forest .