Elaphropus conjugens
Notman, 1919
Elaphropus conjugens is a small ground beetle in the tribe Bembidiini. It was described from North America in 1919. The Elaphropus contains numerous small, often overlooked that inhabit diverse ground-level . Like other members of this genus, E. conjugens is likely associated with moist microhabitats near water or in leaf litter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Elaphropus conjugens: /ɛˈlæf.rə.pəs kən.ˈdʒuː.dʒɛnz/
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Identification
Members of Elaphropus are small carabids (usually 2-4 mm) with distinctive pronotal and elytral microsculpture patterns. E. conjugens can be distinguished from by the specific arrangement of elytral and the form of the male genitalia, though precise diagnostic features require examination of . The name "conjugens" (meaning "joined together") likely refers to a morphological feature such as or closely approximated elytral striae.
Distribution
Recorded from the United States; distribution within North America requires further documentation beyond the type locality.
Similar Taxa
- Elaphropus parvulusSimilar small size and general body form; distinguished by differences in elytral striation and .
- Bembidion speciesOverlaps in preference and general appearance; Elaphropus have distinctive antennal structure and tibial spination patterns.
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Taxonomic note
Elaphropus is a large and taxonomically challenging with many described from limited material. The specific identity of E. conjugens may require re-examination of the to confirm current concepts.