Notiophilus novemstriatus
LeConte, 1847
nine-lined big-eyed beetle
Notiophilus novemstriatus, known as the nine-lined big-eyed , is a small ground beetle in the Carabidae. It measures approximately 4.5 mm in length and exhibits a brassy black coloration. The is distinguished by its wide and large , features that reflect its name meaning 'eye-lover.' It occurs throughout eastern U.S. states and extends westward to Arizona.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Notiophilus novemstriatus: //noʊˈtaɪoʊˌfaɪləs noʊˌvɛmstriˈeɪtəs//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Notiophilus by the combination of its small size (approximately 4.5 mm), brassy black coloration, and the nine-lined pattern referenced in its specific epithet. The wide and large are characteristic of the . Accurate identification to species level may require examination of elytral and other fine morphological details.
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Appearance
Small approximately 4.5 mm in length. Brassy black coloration with metallic luster. Wide with disproportionately large, prominent . Body form typical of the Notiophilus, which is characterized by enlarged eyes adapted for visual hunting.
Distribution
North America; eastern United States westward to Arizona. Documented from Vermont and across the eastern U.S. range.
Similar Taxa
- Other Notiophilus speciesShare the characteristic large and wide of the ; require careful examination of elytral striation patterns and body size for differentiation.
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Taxonomic authority
First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1847, a prominent American entomologist who described thousands of North American .