Amara aeneopolita

Casey, 1918

Amara aeneopolita is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Thomas Lincoln Casey in 1918. The species belongs to the Amara, a large and diverse group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles. Distribution records indicate presence in Canada and the United States, though original sources describe it as native to Asia. The species epithet "aeneopolita" suggests a bronze or coppery coloration typical of many Amara species.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amara aeneopolita: /ˈæmərə ˌiːnoʊˈpɒlɪtə/

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Distribution

Canada; United States; North America. Note: Original description indicates native to Asia, though GBIF records list North American distribution.

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