Amara latior

(Kirby, 1837)

Amara latior is a seed-eating ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. The was originally described as Curtonotus latior by Kirby in 1837 before being transferred to the Amara. Like other members of the genus Amara, it is associated with feeding on seeds.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amara latior: /əˈmɑːrə ˈleɪtiˌɔr/

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Distribution

North America, specifically Canada and the United States. Distribution records indicate presence in both countries.

Diet

Seeds. The is described as seed-eating, consistent with the feeding habits documented for the Amara.

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Taxonomic History

Originally described as Curtonotus latior by Kirby in 1837, this was later transferred to the Amara. The basionym Curtonotus latior is retained as a synonym.

Observation Data

As of available records, there are limited observational data for this , with iNaturalist reporting 4 observations.