Poecilus diplophryus

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Adephaga
Family: Carabidae
Subfamily: Harpalinae
Supertribe: Pterostichitae
Tribe: Pterostichini
Genus: Poecilus
Species: diplophryus

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Poecilus diplophryus: /ˈpiːsɪlʊs dɪˈplɒfɹɪəs/

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Summary

Poecilus diplophryus is a ground beetle species described by Chaudoir in 1876. It can be distinguished from similar species based on specific morphological features and is part of the diverse genus Poecilus, which includes many species found in several biogeographical regions.

Physical Characteristics

Length of 11-12 mm, characterized by its prothorax with less sinuate sides before an obtuse hind angle, and possessing 3 dorsal elytron punctures.

Identification Tips

Can be separated from Poecilus scitulus by its less sinuate prothorax sides and the number of dorsal elytron punctures (3 for P. diplophryus vs. 2 for P. scitulus).

Habitat

Found primarily in varied habitats across the southwestern US, particularly from California to Colorado and New Mexico.

Distribution

Native to the southwestern United States, specifically from California to Colorado and New Mexico.

Similar Taxa

Poecilus scitulus