Notiophilus borealis
T.W.Harris, 1869
northern big-eyed beetle
Notiophilus borealis is a in the , commonly known as the northern big-eyed . The has a Holarctic distribution, occurring in Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. It inhabits open or partially shaded gravelly and sandy ground with sparse vegetation, including moraines, meadows, roadsides, and open forests. The Notiophilus is characterized by large, prominent , an for visual .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notiophilus borealis: /nɒˈtiːəfɪləs bɔːriˈælɪs/
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Habitat
Open or slightly shaded gravelly and sandy ground with sparse or short vegetation; found on moraines, meadows, roadsides, and in open forests.
Distribution
Holarctic: Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), North America (Alaska, Canada, USA, Russia).