Clivina morio
Dejean, 1831
Clivina morio is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, Scaritinae. It belongs to a of small, carabids commonly known as seedcorn beetles or ant-like beetles. The was described by Dejean in 1831 and is known from North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Clivina morio: /klɪˈviːnə ˈmɔːriə/
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Distribution
USA; North America
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Taxonomic note
Clivina morio belongs to a large of small ground beetles. Members of Clivina are morphologically similar and often difficult to distinguish without detailed examination. The genus is mentioned in taxonomic discussions of superficially similar carabid groups that require careful study for proper identification.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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