Cyclotrachelus torvus
(LeConte, 1863)
woodland ground beetle
Cyclotrachelus torvus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1863. It belongs to the Cyclotrachelus, a group of woodland ground beetles. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the United States. Two are recognized: C. t. torvus and C. t. deceptus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cyclotrachelus torvus: //ˌsɪkloʊˈtrækələs ˈtɔrvəs//
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Habitat
Woodland ; specific microhabitat preferences are not documented.
Distribution
North America; recorded from the United States.
Human Relevance
Occasionally sought by collectors, as noted in entomological collecting trip reports.
Similar Taxa
- Cyclotrachelus herosCongeneric in the same , likely sharing woodland ground beetle habits and preferences.
- Cyclotrachelus constrictusCongeneric , potentially overlapping in distribution and .
- Cyclotrachelus substriatusCongeneric , similar as woodland ground beetle.
- Cyclotrachelus gravidusCongeneric , part of the same complex sought by collectors.
More Details
Subspecies
Two are recognized: Cyclotrachelus torvus torvus (LeConte, 1863) and Cyclotrachelus torvus deceptus (Casey, 1918).