Amara crassispina

LeConte, 1855

Amara crassispina is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855. It belongs to the large Amara, which contains numerous of small to medium-sized carabid beetles commonly found in North America. The specific epithet 'crassispina' refers to thick spines, likely describing a morphological feature of the species.

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How to pronounce Amara crassispina: /əˈmɑːrə kræˈsɪspɪnə/

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Distribution

United States. GBIF records indicate occurrence in the USA, with iNaturalist documenting 18 observations.

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Taxonomic notes

Described by LeConte in 1855. The Amara is one of the largest genera in Carabidae, with often difficult to distinguish without examination of genitalia and other subtle morphological characters.

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