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Dicaelus ambiguus
notched-mouthed ground beetle
Dicaelus ambiguus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by LaFerté-Sénectère in 1841. It belongs to the genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouthed ground beetles. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is a predatory beetle inhabiting terrestrial environments.
Dicaelus chermocki
notched-mouth ground beetle
Dicaelus chermocki is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by George Ball in 1959. It belongs to the genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouth ground beetles, characterized by a distinctive emargination on the labrum. The species is known from the United States, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Dicaelus costatus
South Texas embossed carabid
Dicaelus costatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, commonly known as the South Texas embossed carabid. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. The species is endemic to southern Texas and adjacent regions of Mexico, representing a geographically restricted member of the genus Dicaelus.
Dicaelus crenatus
notched-mouth ground beetle
Dicaelus crenatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1853. It belongs to the genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouth ground beetles. The species has been documented in North America, with observational records from the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a predatory beetle associated with terrestrial habitats, though specific ecological details remain limited in available literature.
Dicaelus dilatatus
notched-mouthed ground beetle
Dicaelus dilatatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. The species belongs to the genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouthed ground beetles. It occurs in North America with two recognized subspecies: Dicaelus dilatatus dilatatus and Dicaelus dilatatus sinuatus. Like other members of its genus, it is a predatory beetle inhabiting terrestrial environments.
Dicaelus furvus
notched-mouthed ground beetle
Dicaelus furvus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It belongs to the genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouthed ground beetles. The species occurs in North America, with confirmed records from the United States. Two subspecies are recognized: Dicaelus furvus furvus (Dejean, 1826) and Dicaelus furvus carinatus (Dejean, 1831). Like other members of its genus, it is a predatory beetle typically found in terrestrial habitats.
Dicaelus laevipennis
notched-mouth ground beetle
Dicaelus laevipennis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to North America, with records from Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The species belongs to the genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouth ground beetles, characterized by their distinctive mandibular structure. Three subspecies have been described: D. l. laevipennis, D. l. abbreviatus, and D. l. flohri.
Dicaelus purpuratus
Notch-mouthed Ground Beetle
Dicaelus purpuratus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, commonly known as the notch-mouthed ground beetle. It is distributed across North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. The species was described by Bonelli in 1813 and includes two recognized subspecies: D. p. purpuratus and D. p. splendidus. Members of the genus Dicaelus are characterized by their notched labrum, giving rise to the common name.
Dicaelus quadratus
notched-mouthed ground beetle
Dicaelus quadratus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1847. It belongs to the genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouthed ground beetles, characterized by a distinctive notch or emargination on the labrum. The species is recorded from the United States, with distribution data indicating presence in North America. Like other carabids, it is a predatory beetle, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented in available sources.
Dicaelus sculptilis
notched-mouthed ground beetle
Dicaelus sculptilis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is one of three recognized subspecies of D. sculptilis, with the nominate subspecies D. s. sculptilis described by Say in 1823. The species belongs to the genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouthed ground beetles. It has been documented in North America with observations recorded in Canada and the United States.
Dicaelus subtropicus
notched-mouth ground beetle
Dicaelus subtropicus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1913. The genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouth ground beetles, is characterized by distinctive mandibular morphology. This species is part of a diverse genus containing approximately 50 species distributed primarily in North America. Like other members of Carabidae, D. subtropicus is likely predatory, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Dicaelus suffusus
notched-mouthed ground beetle
Dicaelus suffusus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1913. The genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouthed ground beetles, is characterized by distinctive mandibular structures. This species belongs to the tribe Dicaelini within the subfamily Harpalinae. Like other members of its genus, it is a predatory beetle adapted to ground-dwelling habits. The species has been recorded in the United States, with distribution spanning parts of North America.
Dicaelus teter
Dicaelus teter is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Bonelli in 1813. It belongs to the genus Dicaelus, commonly known as notched-mouthed ground beetles. The species is distributed across North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is a ground-dwelling beetle typically found in forested habitats.
Dicheirotrichus cognatus
Kindred Ground Beetle
Dicheirotrichus cognatus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae with a broad holarctic distribution spanning Europe, Northern Asia, and North America, including Alaska and Canada. The species has also been recorded in Central America. It is known from 52 observations on iNaturalist and is recognized by the common name "Kindred Ground Beetle."
Dicheirus
Dicheirus is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, tribe Anisodactylini. The genus contains five described species distributed in North America, including D. dilatatus, D. obtusus, D. piceus, D. pilosus, and D. strenuus. Members of this genus are part of the diverse ground beetle fauna, with adults and larvae occupying terrestrial habitats.
Dicheirus dilatatus dilatatus
Dicheirus dilatatus dilatatus is a subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded in the United States. As a member of the subfamily Harpalinae and tribe Anisodactylini, it belongs to a diverse group of ground-dwelling beetles.
Diplochaetus
Diplochaetus is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, established by Chaudoir in 1872. The genus contains at least four described species distributed across North, Central, and South America. Members of this genus belong to the tribe Pogonini within the subfamily Trechinae. These beetles are part of the diverse ground beetle fauna inhabiting various terrestrial environments in the Americas.
Diplochaetus planatus
Diplochaetus planatus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by G.Horn in 1876. It belongs to the tribe Pogonini within the subfamily Trechinae. The species is native to North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of Carabidae, it is a predatory beetle. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or behavior has been documented in the available sources.
Diplochaetus rutilus
Diplochaetus rutilus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is distributed across the Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America, with confirmed records from the Cayman Islands, Colombia, Cuba, Hispaniola, and the United States. The species was described by Chevrolat in 1863.
Diplocheila
Diplocheila is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, tribe Licinini, containing over 30 described species. The genus was established by Brullé in 1835 and is distributed primarily in North America. Species-level taxonomy within this genus has been studied for diagnostic morphological characters, particularly for distinguishing closely related North American species.
Diplocheila major
Diplocheila major is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1847. It belongs to the subfamily Licininae and is classified within the tribe Licinini. The species is recorded from North America, specifically Canada and the United States. Available data on this species is limited, with minimal observational records and no detailed biological studies documented in the provided sources.
Diplocheila oregona
Diplocheila oregona is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in western North America, ranging from Nevada and Utah northward to British Columbia and Manitoba. As a member of the genus Diplocheila, it belongs to a group of ground beetles adapted to moist riparian and shoreline habitats.
Diplous
Diplous is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, tribe Patrobini. The genus contains more than 20 described species distributed primarily in boreal North America and Asia. North American Diplous species form a monophyletic group based on morphological and molecular evidence. These beetles are associated with riparian habitats in northern forested regions.
Diplous aterrimus
Diplous aterrimus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to North America, with documented records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. As a member of the subfamily Patrobinae, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized ground beetles often associated with moist habitats.
Diplous californicus
Diplous californicus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species was described by Motschulsky in 1844. It belongs to the subfamily Patrobinae, a group of small to medium-sized ground beetles often associated with riparian and moist habitats.
Diplous rugicollis
Diplous rugicollis is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by Randall in 1838. It belongs to the subfamily Patrobinae, a group of small to medium-sized carabid beetles often associated with moist habitats. The species is documented from North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. Available information on this species is limited, with minimal observational data published.
Discoderus aequalis
Discoderus aequalis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1914. It is known from North America, with confirmed records from the United States. The genus Discoderus belongs to the tribe Harpalini within the subfamily Harpalinae. Like other members of this genus, it is a small to medium-sized ground beetle. The specific epithet 'aequalis' suggests some aspect of uniform or equal proportions, though the original description has not been consulted.
Discoderus amoenus
Discoderus amoenus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863. It is endemic to the United States, with distribution records indicating presence in North America. The genus Discoderus belongs to the tribe Harpalini within the subfamily Harpalinae. Like other members of Carabidae, this species is likely predatory, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in available literature.
Discoderus congruens
Discoderus congruens is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Casey in 1914. It belongs to the genus Discoderus, a group of small to medium-sized carabids within the tribe Harpalini. The species is known from limited records in the United States, with few documented observations.
Discoderus obsidianus
Discoderus obsidianus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. First described by Casey in 1914, this species belongs to the genus Discoderus within the tribe Harpalini. Like other members of Carabidae, it is presumed to be a ground-dwelling predatory beetle. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America.
Discoderus parallelus
Discoderus parallelus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by Haldeman in 1843. It belongs to the suborder Adephaga and is native to North America, with confirmed records from the United States and Canada. The species is placed in the tribe Harpalini within the subfamily Harpalinae.
Discoderus pinguis
Discoderus pinguis is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by Thomas L. Casey in 1884. It belongs to the genus Discoderus, which is part of the tribe Harpalini within the subfamily Harpalinae. The species is known from the United States, with records indicating presence in North America. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or behavior has been documented in available sources.
Discoderus robustus
Discoderus robustus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by George Henry Horn in 1883. The species is native to North America and comprises two recognized subspecies: the nominate D. r. robustus and D. r. piceus described by Casey in 1914. As a member of the tribe Harpalini, it belongs to one of the most diverse lineages of ground beetles. Published observations of this species remain limited, with only eight documented records on iNaturalist as of the knowledge cutoff.
Dromaeolus striatus
Dromaeolus striatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Bembidiinae. The genus Dromaeolus is a small group within the tribe Bembidiini, characterized by distinctive morphological features. Information regarding the specific biology and ecology of D. striatus is limited in available literature.
Dromius
Dromius is a genus of small arboreal ground beetles in the family Carabidae, comprising approximately 108 species distributed across the Palearctic, Nearctic, Near East, and North Africa. Members of this genus are characterized by their tree-dwelling habits, inhabiting trunks and bark of deciduous and coniferous trees rather than ground-level environments. The genus includes the well-studied species Dromius quadrimaculatus, known as the Great Four-spot Treerunner, which has served as a model for understanding canopy-dwelling carabid ecology.
Dyschirius
Dyschirius is a genus of small ground beetles in the family Carabidae, tribe Dyschiriini. Species occur across the Northern Hemisphere with documented records from Europe, North America, and other regions. The genus is taxonomically well-established but individual species often require detailed examination for identification.
Dyschirius dejeanii
Dejean's Ground Beetle, Dejean's Discolored Beetle
Dyschirius dejeanii is a small ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by Jules Putzeys in 1846. It is native to North America, with records from the United States and western Canada. The species bears the common name Dejean's Ground Beetle, though it is also referred to as Dejean's Discolored Beetle in some sources. It belongs to the genus Dyschirius, a group of beetles often associated with sandy or disturbed habitats.
Dyschirius exochus
Dyschirius exochus is a ground beetle species described by Whitehead in 1970. It belongs to the subfamily Scaritinae within the family Carabidae. The species is known from the United States and is part of the diverse genus Dyschirius, which comprises small, often soil-dwelling carabid beetles. Available information about this species is limited due to its rarity in collections and observations.
Dyschirius pilosus
Dyschirius pilosus is a small ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. The specific epithet "pilosus" refers to hairiness, a trait common among members of this genus. Like other Dyschirius species, it is likely associated with moist or riparian habitats where it preys on small invertebrates. The species has been documented across North America, with records from both Canada and the United States.
Dyschirius planatus
Dyschirius planatus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by Lindroth in 1961. It belongs to a genus of small ground beetles characterized by fossorial (burrowing) adaptations. The species is recorded from North America, specifically Canada and the United States. Like other members of Dyschirius, it likely inhabits moist soil environments where it pursues small invertebrate prey.
Dyschirius politus
Dyschirius politus is a small ground beetle species in the subfamily Scaritinae, first described by Pierre François Marie Auguste Dejean in 1825. The species belongs to the genus Dyschirius, a diverse group of ground beetles characterized by their compact body form and fossorial (burrowing) habits. Records indicate a Holarctic distribution spanning North America and Eurasia.
Dyschirius sculptus
Dyschirius sculptus is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Scaritinae. It was described by Bousquet in 1988 and is known from the United States. Members of the genus Dyschirius are generally associated with moist, sandy or muddy habitats near water.
Dyschirius terminatus
Dyschirius terminatus is a small ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1846. Like other members of the genus Dyschirius, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles characterized by fossorial (digging) adaptations. The species occurs across North America, including Canada, the United States, and parts of Middle America.
Dyschirius truncatus
Dyschirius truncatus is a small ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, subfamily Scaritinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857 and is native to North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Middle America. As a member of the genus Dyschirius, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly known as minute ground beetles that are typically associated with moist soil habitats.
Ega laetula
Ega laetula is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851. It belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The species has a documented distribution spanning parts of North and Middle America, including the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala. As a member of the Carabidae family, it is part of a large group of predatory beetles commonly known as ground beetles.
Ega sallei
Ega sallei is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by Chevrolat in 1839. It belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The species has been recorded from Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the United States, with observations concentrated in Middle America. As a member of the Carabidae family, it is presumed to be a predatory beetle, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Elaphrinae
Elaphrinae is a subfamily of ground beetles (Carabidae) established by Latreille in 1802. The subfamily comprises at least four extant genera—Blethisa, Diacheila, Elaphrus, and the fossil genus †Elaphrotites—with more than 50 described species. Elaphrinae is one of several Carabidae subfamilies documented in meadow-steppe habitats of western Ukraine, where six species have been recorded.
Elaphropus
Elaphropus is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, containing at least 370 described species. These small beetles belong to the tribe Bembidiini and are part of the diverse carabid fauna found across multiple continents. The genus was established by Motschulsky in 1839 and represents a significant component of global ground beetle diversity.
Elaphropus anceps
Elaphropus anceps is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Trechinae. It belongs to a diverse genus of minute carabids often found in moist microhabitats. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Canada. Like other members of the tribe Bembidiini, it is likely associated with riparian or wetland edges, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Elaphropus anthrax
Elaphropus anthrax is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Trechinae. It belongs to a large genus of minute carabids often found in moist or riparian habitats. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852 and is known from western North America, including British Columbia and the western United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with sandy or gravelly substrates near water.