Cyclotrachelus fucatus
(Freitag, 1969)
Cyclotrachelus fucatus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It belongs to a of woodland ground beetles native to North America. The species was described by Freitag in 1969. Available records indicate it occurs in the United States, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyclotrachelus fucatus: /sɪˌkloʊtrəˈkiːləs fuˈkeɪtəs/
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Habitat
Woodland , based on -level association with forest floor environments.
Distribution
United States; North America. GBIF records confirm presence in USA.
Similar Taxa
- Cyclotrachelus herosCongeneric frequently sought by collectors in same geographic region (Oklahoma and surrounding areas).
- Cyclotrachelus constrictusCongeneric with overlapping North American distribution, often mentioned in same collecting contexts.
- Cyclotrachelus substriatusCongeneric found in similar woodland ground beetle .
- Cyclotrachelus gravidusCongeneric with comparable size and preferences in eastern North America.
- Cyclotrachelus torvusCongeneric frequently referenced alongside C. fucatus in collector discussions.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
described by Freitag in 1969. The Cyclotrachelus contains multiple similar-looking species that are challenging to distinguish without close examination.
Data Availability
Only one iNaturalist observation recorded as of source date. The appears to be rarely encountered or underreported relative to .