Amara

Bonelli, 1810

Sun Beetles

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Amara is a large of ground beetles in the Carabidae, commonly known as sun . The genus has a primarily Holarctic distribution, with most occurring in the Northern Hemisphere. A few species extend into the Neotropics and eastern Asia. Members of this genus are active and are frequently observed in open, sunny .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amara: /əˈmɑːrə/

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Habitat

in this are typically associated with open, sunny environments. Many occur in grasslands, meadows, agricultural fields, and other exposed where they can be found actively foraging during daylight hours.

Distribution

Primarily Holarctic, with the majority of distributed across North America, Europe, and northern Asia. A limited number of species occur in the Neotropical region and eastern Asia.

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Etymology

The name Amara is derived from Latin, meaning 'bitter' or 'harsh', though the specific reasoning for this choice by author Bonelli in 1810 is not documented in available sources.

Taxonomic History

The was established by Bonelli in 1810 and remains one of the larger genera within the Carabidae . It is classified within the tribe Zabrini, subtribe Amarina.