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Amara avida
Amara avida is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species of small to medium-sized carabid beetles found across North America. The species is recorded from Canada and the United States.
Amara blanchardi
Amara blanchardi is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Hayward in 1908. It belongs to the genus Amara, a large and widespread group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles or seed beetles. The species is native to North America, with distribution records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus Amara, it is likely a ground-dwelling beetle associated with open habitats.
Amara bokori
Amara bokori is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by Csiki in 1929. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. The species has been recorded from holarctic regions including Alaska, Canada, Russia, and the contiguous United States.
Amara browni
Amara browni is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by Lindroth in 1968. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species of small to medium-sized carabid beetles distributed primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species is known from Canada, with records from the Yukon Territory and Northern Territory.
Amara brunnea
Amara brunnea is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, genus Amara. The species was described by Letzner in 1852. It is distributed across the Holarctic region with records from Alaska, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and other areas. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized carabid beetles often associated with open habitats. The species is listed as an accepted name in GBIF, though Catalogue of Life notes it as an ambiguous synonym of Amara (Amara) communis.
Amara californica
Amara californica is a black-colored ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species of small to medium-sized carabid beetles. The species has two recognized subspecies: A. c. californica and A. c. costaricensis.
Amara californica californica
Amara californica californica is a subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Dejean in 1828. It belongs to the genus Amara, a large and widespread group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles. The subspecies designation indicates geographic variation within the species Amara californica, which is found in western North America.
Amara carinata
Amara carinata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to North America, with documented occurrences in Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a diverse group of ground beetles commonly known as sun beetles or seed beetles.
Amara chalcea
Brassy Harp Ground Beetle
Amara chalcea is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species is commonly known as the Brassy Harp Ground Beetle. It has been recorded in North America, specifically in Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a diverse group of ground beetles often associated with open habitats.
Amara coelebs
Amara coelebs is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by Hayward in 1908. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species distributed across North America and other regions. The species has been documented in Canada and the United States, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Amara communis
Amara communis is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, measuring 6–8 mm in length. The species is associated with mossy habitats and has a broad geographic distribution spanning from Ireland across northern Asia to the Caucasus region. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which comprises numerous species of similar small carabid beetles often found in open, disturbed, or wetland-edge environments.
Amara conflata
Amara conflata is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which comprises numerous species of small to medium-sized carabid beetles distributed primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species occurs in North America, with documented records from Canada and the United States.
Amara convexa
Amara convexa is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous similar-looking ground beetle species. As a member of the tribe Zabrini, it exhibits the typical morphology of seed-eating carabids.
Amara crassispina
Amara crassispina is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species of small to medium-sized carabid beetles commonly found in North America. The specific epithet 'crassispina' refers to thick spines, likely describing a morphological feature of the species.
Amara deparca
Amara deparca is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by Thomas Say in 1830. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species of small to medium-sized carabid beetles found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. Records indicate presence in Mexico and the United States.
Amara discors
Amara discors is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. The species is characterized by seed-eating habits, placing it within the dietary guild of granivorous carabid beetles.
Amara ellipsis
Amara ellipsis is a species of seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was originally described as Celia ellipsis by Casey in 1918. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a group of ground beetles commonly known as sun beetles or seed beetles.
Amara eurynota
Rumble-backed Sunshiner
Amara eurynota is a species of seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It occurs in North America and has also been recorded in parts of Europe including the former Yugoslavia, Albania, and Algeria. The species belongs to the large genus Amara, which comprises numerous ground beetle species commonly found in open habitats. It is known by the common name "Rumble-backed Sunshiner."
Amara exarata
seed-eating ground beetle
Amara exarata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species belongs to the genus Amara, a large group of ground beetles commonly known as seed-eating ground beetles.
Amara familiaris
Social Sun Beetle
Amara familiaris is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, native to Europe with introduced populations in North America. It is commonly known as the Social Sun Beetle. The species belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous similar-looking ground beetles. Its distribution spans multiple continents due to human-mediated dispersal.
Amara farcta
Amara farcta is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species of small to medium-sized ground beetles found primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from North America, specifically from Canada and the United States.
Amara flebilis
Amara flebilis is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1918. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species of small to medium-sized carabid beetles commonly found in North America. The species name 'flebilis' (Latin for 'lamentable' or 'mournful') may allude to its appearance or the circumstances of its discovery.
Amara fulva
Amara fulva is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae native to Europe. A detailed life history study in the southwest forest zone of the East European Plain found that adults are active from June through October, with peak activity in August. The species has a facultatively-biennial life cycle lasting 254-328 days including the winter period. Larvae and adults exhibit spatial segregation in overwintering sites within floodplain habitats.
Amara gibba
Amara gibba is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1847. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which comprises numerous species of small to medium-sized carabid beetles distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from North America, specifically from Canada and the United States. As with many members of genus Amara, specific ecological details remain poorly documented in accessible literature.
Amara harpalina
Amara harpalina is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species distributed across North America. The species is known from the United States with confirmed records of occurrence.
Amara idahoana
Amara idahoana is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was originally described as Celia idahoana by Casey in 1924 before being transferred to the genus Amara. The species is documented from North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. It belongs to a genus whose members are primarily seed-eating beetles.
Amara impuncticollis
Amara impuncticollis is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1823. The species is characterized by its seed-eating habit, distinguishing it from many predatory ground beetles. It occurs across North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. Like other members of the genus Amara, it is associated with open, often disturbed habitats where seeds are abundant.
Amara jacobina
Amara jacobina is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1855. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species distributed across North America. Very little specific information has been published about the biology or ecology of this particular species.
Amara laevipennis
Smooth-winged Sun Beetle
Amara laevipennis is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. The species belongs to the genus Amara, a diverse group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles.
Amara latior
Amara latior is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Canada and the United States. The species was originally described as Curtonotus latior by Kirby in 1837 before being transferred to the genus Amara. Like other members of the genus Amara, it is associated with feeding on seeds.
Amara lindrothi
Amara lindrothi is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by Hieke in 1990. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species commonly known as sun beetles or seed-eating ground beetles. The species epithet honors the Finnish entomologist Carl H. Lindroth, a prominent researcher on Carabidae. Beyond its taxonomic description, specific ecological and biological details for this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Amara lunicollis
Mesophile Sunshiner
Amara lunicollis is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The species is commonly known as the Mesophile Sunshiner. Like other members of the genus Amara, it is primarily associated with open, sunny habitats.
Amara musculis
Amara musculis is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, originally described by Thomas Say in 1823 as Feronia musculis. It belongs to the genus Amara, a large group of seed-eating carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles. The species is found in North America and measures 3.9–6.5 mm in length.
Amara otiosa
seed-eating ground beetle
Amara otiosa is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Casey in 1918. It is known to occur in North America, with records from the United States and Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick). The species is classified as a seed-eating ground beetle, indicating a diet focused on seeds rather than predation.
Amara ovata
Broad-dimpled Sunshiner
Amara ovata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America. The species is commonly known as the Broad-dimpled Sunshiner. Records indicate it occurs in Canada, the United States, and several European countries including Albania and Algeria.
Amara pallipes
Amara pallipes is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species is native to North America and has been recorded in Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles or seed beetles, many of which are associated with open habitats.
Amara pseudobrunnea
Amara pseudobrunnea is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Lindroth in 1968. It is classified as a seed-eating species, placing it among the granivorous members of the genus Amara. The species is native to northern regions of North America, with records extending into Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. Its distribution also includes parts of Russia, suggesting a trans-Beringian range pattern shared with several other beetle species.
Amara rubrica
Red Harp Ground Beetle
Amara rubrica is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was described by Haldeman in 1843. The species is known to occur in North America, including Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a group of beetles commonly referred to as harp ground beetles.
Amara sanjuanensis
A ground beetle species described by Hatch in 1949. It belongs to the genus Amara, a large and widespread group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles or seed-eating ground beetles. The specific epithet 'sanjuanensis' suggests an association with the San Juan Islands or a San Juan geographic feature in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
Amara scitula
Amara scitula is a seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Zimmermann in 1832. It is distributed across North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the genus Amara, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles commonly known as seed-eating ground beetles.
Amara sinuosa
Amara sinuosa is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species was originally described as Celia sinuosa by Casey in 1918 before being transferred to the genus Amara. It is recorded from Alaska, Canada, and the United States. Like other members of the genus Amara, it is likely associated with seed-feeding habits, though specific dietary details for this species are not documented.
Amara sodalicia
Amara sodalicia is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Thomas Casey in 1924. It belongs to the genus Amara, a large and widespread group of carabid beetles commonly known as sun beetles or seed-eating ground beetles. The species is recorded from the United States.
Amara spuria
Amara spuria is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Lindroth in 1968. It belongs to the large genus Amara, commonly known as sun beetles. The species has been recorded from Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States.
Amara tenebrionella
Amara tenebrionella is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described by Bates in 1882. It belongs to the large genus Amara, which contains numerous species distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. The species is recorded from Mexico and the United States, placing it within the Nearctic fauna. Like other members of its genus, it is likely a ground-dwelling beetle associated with open habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Amara transberingiensis
Amara transberingiensis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. As a member of the large genus Amara, it belongs to a group of small to medium-sized carabid beetles commonly found in diverse terrestrial habitats. The specific epithet "transberingiensis" suggests a geographic association with the Bering region, though detailed ecological and distributional data for this species remain limited. Like other Amara species, it is likely a generalist predator or omnivore, but specific dietary and behavioral traits have not been documented.
Amblycheila cylindriformis
Great Plains Giant Tiger Beetle
Amblycheila cylindriformis is a flightless tiger beetle native to the Great Plains of North America. It is the largest tiger beetle species in North America, with adults reaching 25–38 mm in length. The species is strictly nocturnal and inhabits grassland environments, where adults walk on bare ground and larvae construct deep burrows in specific soil types.
Amblycheila picolominii
Plateau Giant Tiger Beetle
Amblycheila picolominii is a large, nocturnal tiger beetle in the genus Amblycheila. First described in 1840, it inhabits rocky, gypsum and red siltstone slopes and ravines in the southwestern United States. The species is active at night and has been observed walking on steep rocky terrain and canyon floors. It is one of the largest tiger beetles in North America and is sought after by collectors.
Amblygnathus iripennis
Amblygnathus iripennis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, tribe Harpalini. It was described by Thomas Say in 1823. The species is known from the United States, with records from eastern North America. Like other members of its genus, it is a small carabid beetle associated with moist habitats.
Amblygnathus mexicanus
Amblygnathus mexicanus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was described by Bates in 1882 and occurs in North America, with records from Mexico, Panama, and the United States. Like other members of the genus Amblygnathus, it is a ground-dwelling beetle, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in published literature.
Amerinus linearis
Amerinus linearis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, and the sole member of its genus. It was described by LeConte in 1863. The species belongs to the tribe Stenolophini within the subfamily Harpalalinae.