Amara communis

(Panzer, 1796)

Amara communis is a small in the , measuring 6–8 mm in length. The is associated with mossy and has a broad geographic distribution spanning from Ireland across northern Asia to the Caucasus region. It belongs to the large Amara, which comprises numerous species of similar small often found in open, disturbed, or wetland-edge environments.

Amara communis (Panzer, 1797) (16379817665) by Udo Schmidt from Deutschland. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amara communis: /əˈmɑːrə kəˈmjuːnɪs/

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Identification

The is one of many small Amara that require careful examination for definitive identification. Specimens may be distinguished from through detailed examination of , elytral microsculpture, and pronotal shape. The 6–8 mm size range and moss-associated provide preliminary clues, but conclusive identification typically requires reference to specialized taxonomic for the Amara.