Amara pallipes
Kirby, 1837
Amara pallipes is a seed-eating ground beetle in the Carabidae. The is native to North America and has been recorded in Canada and the United States. As a member of the Amara, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles or seed beetles, many of which are associated with open .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amara pallipes: /əˈmɑːrə ˈpælɪˌpiːz/
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Distribution
Canada and the United States. GBIF records indicate presence in both countries, with the established across North America.
Diet
Seed-eating. The is described as a seed-eating ground beetle, consuming plant seeds as a primary food source.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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