Amara apricaria

(Paykull, 1790)

Dusky Sun Beetle

Amara apricaria, commonly known as the Dusky Sun , is a ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is native to Europe and parts of western Asia. The belongs to the Amara, a large group of ground beetles often associated with open, sunny .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amara apricaria: //ˈæm.ə.rə æˈprɪˈkɛr.i.ə//

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Distribution

Native to Europe. Distribution records indicate presence in: (former) Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, and Austria.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Carabus apricarius by Paykull in 1790, later transferred to the Amara.

Observation Data

iNaturalist records 276 observations of this .

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