Lionepha casta
(Casey, 1918)
Lionepha casta is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It was described by Casey in 1918 and is found in North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. The species belongs to the tribe Bembidiini within the Trechinae. As a ground beetle, it is likely predatory, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lionepha casta: /liˈoʊnɛfə ˈkæstə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. Distribution records indicate presence across North America.
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Taxonomic placement
Lionepha casta is classified in the tribe Bembidiini, Trechinae, within the ground beetle Carabidae. The Lionepha was established to accommodate previously placed in related genera such as Bembidion.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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