Chlaeniellus
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Chlaenius erythropus
Chlaenius erythropus is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, distributed across North America. The species belongs to a large and diverse genus native to multiple continents including the Palearctic, Near East, Africa, and Nearctic regions. Like other members of its genus, it is likely predatory, though specific details about its biology remain poorly documented. The species has been the subject of taxonomic confusion, with some sources listing it as a synonym of Chlaenius nigricornis.