Lophoglossus scrutator
(LeConte, 1846)
Lophoglossus scrutator is a of woodland ground beetle in the Carabidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the Lophoglossus, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles typically associated with forest .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lophoglossus scrutator: //ˌloʊfəˈɡlɒsəs skruːˈteɪtər//
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Habitat
Woodland , specifically forested environments.
Distribution
North America. Present in Canada and the United States.
Similar Taxa
- Calosoma scrutatorSimilar specific epithet and 'scrutator' causes potential confusion, but belongs to different (Calosoma) within same Carabidae. Calosoma scrutator is larger, more colorful, and known as the 'fiery searcher' caterpillar hunter.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Ground beetles up in the air: Calosoma wilcoxi and Calosoma scrutator — Bug of the Week
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