Leistus longipennis
Casey, 1920
long-winged basket-throat
Leistus longipennis is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, known by the "long-winged basket-throat." It occurs in coastal regions of northern California and Oregon, where it inhabits coniferous redwood forest . possess brachypterous wings—shortened, non-functional wings that prevent . The appears to be rarely encountered, with limited observational records.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leistus longipennis: //ˈlaɪstəs lɒnˈɡɪpɛnɪs//
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Identification
are distinguished by brachypterous (shortened) wings, a condition explicitly noted in the source material. The "long-winged basket-throat" appears contradictory to this trait, suggesting potential taxonomic confusion or an outdated name. No detailed morphological description is available in the provided sources.
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Habitat
Lowlands and coastal foothills in coniferous redwood forests. Specific microhabitat requirements are unknown.
Distribution
United States: California and Oregon.
Similar Taxa
- Dissosteira longipennisShares the specific epithet 'longipennis' and 'long-winged,' but is a (Acrididae) from the Great Plains, not a . The two are unrelated and occur in different and regions.
Misconceptions
The "long-winged basket-throat" is misleading given that are brachypterous (short-winged). This contradiction may reflect historical naming conventions or confusion with other .
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Taxonomic note
Leistus longipennis Casey, 1920 is a valid in the Leistus (Carabidae). It should not be confused with Dissosteira longipennis (Thomas, 1872), a species with which it shares an epithet and partial .