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 .

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