Bates-1891

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• Colliuris lioptera

  Colliuris lioptera is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by Bates in 1891. It belongs to a genus whose members are sometimes mistaken for tiger beetles due to similar appearance. The species has been recorded from Mexico and the United States, placing it within the Middle and North American faunal regions. Like other Colliuris species, it is sensitive to soil management practices and may serve as an indicator of agricultural disturbance.

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