Amara tenebrionella
(Bates, 1882)
Amara tenebrionella is a in the , described by Bates in 1882. It belongs to the large Amara, which contains numerous species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from Mexico and the United States, placing it within the Nearctic fauna. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a ground-dwelling associated with open , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amara tenebrionella: /əˈmɑːrə ˌtɛnɛˌbriːoʊˈnɛlə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Mexico and the United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America, with specific localities in Mexico.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'tenebrionella' suggests a resemblance to ( ), possibly referring to coloration or body form. The was described by Henry Walter Bates, a prominent 19th-century known for his work on Amazonian and for contributing to the theory of .
Data Limitations
This has only 2 observations recorded on iNaturalist and appears to be rarely encountered or underreported. The lack of Wikipedia summary and minimal observational data indicates that basic biological information— preferences, feeding , and seasonal activity—remains undocumented in readily accessible sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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