Amara spuria
Lindroth, 1968
Amara spuria is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, described by Lindroth in 1968. It belongs to the large Amara, commonly known as sun beetles. The species has been recorded from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amara spuria: /ˈæmərə ˈspjʊəriə/
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Distribution
Alaska; Canada; USA; North America. GBIF records indicate presence in Alaska specifically.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Amara spuria was described by Carl H. Lindroth in 1968. Lindroth was a prominent Swedish-Canadian entomologist who made significant contributions to the of Carabidae, particularly for North American fauna.
Data availability
No observations are currently recorded in iNaturalist for this . GBIF holds distribution records but detailed biological information appears limited in publicly accessible sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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