Amara laevipennis

Poppius, 1908

Smooth-winged Sun Beetle

Amara laevipennis is a seed-eating ground beetle in the Carabidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. The belongs to the Amara, a diverse group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amara laevipennis: /əˈmɑːrə leːvɪˈpɛnɪs/

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Distribution

North America, including Alaska, Canada, and the United States.

Diet

Seeds.

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Taxonomic Note

The Catalogue of Life lists Amara laevipennis Poppius, 1908 as a synonym of Amara (Amara) bamidunyae. GBIF records the name as accepted with authorship Kirby, 1837, though this may represent a different taxonomic interpretation. The preferred "Smooth-winged Sun " is used on iNaturalist.

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