Scarites quadriceps

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Adephaga
Family: Carabidae
Subfamily: Scaritinae
Tribe: Scaritini
Genus: Scarites
Species: quadriceps

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Scarites quadriceps: /ˈskaɹ.aɪ.tiːz ˈkwɑːd.rɪˌsɛps/

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Images

Scarites quadriceps by Ken-ichi Ueda. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Scarites Beetle - Scaries quadriceps or vicinus, Woodbridge, Virginia by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Scarites quadriceps is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Chaudoir in 1843. It is found in several coastal states in North America, particularly NJ, FL, and TX.

Identification Tips

See key to Scarites species.

Habitat

Under debris on the edges of fields or beaches.

Distribution

Coastal states: New Jersey, Florida, Texas.