Amara rubrica
Haldeman, 1843
Red Harp Ground Beetle
Amara rubrica is a seed-eating ground beetle in the Carabidae. It was described by Haldeman in 1843. The is known to occur in North America, including Canada and the United States. As a member of the Amara, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly referred to as harp ground beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amara rubrica: /əˈmɑːrə ˈruː.brɪ.kə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States. Distribution covers North America broadly, though specific range details within this region are not well documented.
Diet
Seed-eating. Feeds on seeds as a primary food source.
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Taxonomic Authority
The was first described by Haldeman in 1843.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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