Amara tenebrionella

(Bates, 1882)

Amara tenebrionella is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, 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.

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Taxonomic Note

The specific epithet 'tenebrionella' suggests a resemblance to darkling beetles ( Tenebrionidae), possibly referring to coloration or body form. The was described by Henry Walter Bates, a prominent 19th-century entomologist known for his work on Amazonian beetles and for contributing to the theory of mimicry.

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.