Goniotropis parca

(LeConte, 1884)

Goniotropis parca is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, Paussinae. It was described by LeConte in 1884. The species has a documented distribution spanning Central America and North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Goniotropis parca: /ˌɡoʊ.niˈɒ.trə.pɪs ˈpɑːr.kə/

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Distribution

Central America and North America.

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Taxonomic note

Goniotropis parca is classified in the tribe Ozaenini, Paussinae. Members of this tribe are often referred to as 'flanged bombardier beetles' and are known for defensive chemical secretion, though specific defensive for G. parca have not been documented.

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