Stereocerus haematopus
(Dejean, 1831)
Stereocerus haematopus is a ground beetle in the Carabidae with a Holarctic distribution. It is most abundant in tundra on dry sandy soils, where it occurs in association with the dwarf shrub Empetrum. The is commonly found co-occurring with the ground beetle Amara alpina.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stereocerus haematopus: /ˌstɛr.i.oʊˈsɛr.us ˌhɛm.əˈtoʊ.pəs/
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Habitat
Tundra on dry sandy soils; strongly associated with Empetrum vegetation.
Distribution
Holarctic: Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America (Alaska, Canada).
Host Associations
- Empetrum - associationMost abundant in tundra with this dwarf shrub
Similar Taxa
- Amara alpinaCommonly found co-occurring with S. haematopus in the same tundra , per Lindroth (1961-1969)
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Taxonomic note
Originally described as Feronia haematopa by Dejean in 1831.