Nebria kincaidi

Schwarz, 1900

Kincaid's gazelle beetle

Nebria kincaidi is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Schwarz in 1900. are brachypterous (short-winged), , and . The species comprises two recognized with distinct geographic distributions in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Nebria kincaidi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Nebria kincaidi by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Nebria kincaidi: /ˈnɛbriə kɪnˈkaɪdi/

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Identification

are brachypterous, possessing reduced wings that limit capability. activity distinguishes this from many ground beetles. The two are separated geographically: N. k. kincaidi occurs in British Columbia, Alaska, and Washington, while N. k. balli is restricted to Oregon and Washington.

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Distribution

North America. The nominate N. k. kincaidi occurs in British Columbia, Alaska, and Washington. The subspecies N. k. balli occurs in Oregon and Washington.

Diet

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Behavior

. are brachypterous and incapable of .

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