Amara otiosa
Casey, 1918
seed-eating ground beetle
Amara otiosa is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by Casey in 1918. It is known to occur in North America, with records from the United States and Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick). The species is classified as a seed-eating ground beetle, indicating a diet focused on seeds rather than .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amara otiosa: //əˈmɑːrə oʊˈtiːoʊsə//
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Distribution
North America; recorded from the United States and Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick).
Diet
Seed-eating; feeds on seeds.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
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