Ground-beetle
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Cymindis americana
Cymindis americana is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, subfamily Harpalinae. It was described by Pierre François Marie Auguste Dejean in 1826. The genus Cymindis comprises numerous species of small to medium-sized predatory beetles distributed primarily in the Holarctic region. As a member of the Harpalinae, this species likely exhibits the cursorial (running) locomotion and predatory habits characteristic of this diverse subfamily.
Cymindis arizonensis
Cymindis arizonensis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae, described by Schaeffer in 1910. The genus Cymindis comprises numerous species of ground beetles distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. Like other members of Carabidae, this species is likely a nocturnal predator. Records indicate presence in the United States and North America, though detailed ecological information remains limited.
Cymindis borealis
Cymindis borealis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1863. The genus Cymindis comprises small to medium-sized carabid beetles, many of which are nocturnal predators. Species in this genus are typically associated with open, dry habitats and are often found under stones or debris.
Cymindis californica
Cymindis californica is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae, described by George Henry Horn in 1895. It belongs to the genus Cymindis, a group of small to medium-sized carabid beetles commonly known as ant-loving beetles or simply cymindines. The species epithet indicates a California distribution.
Cymindis elegans
Cymindis elegans is a ground beetle species in the genus Cymindis, first described by LeConte in 1846. It belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae and tribe Lebiini within the family Carabidae. The species is known from Virginia in the United States. Very little specific information about its biology, ecology, or behavior has been documented.
Cymindis laticollis
A ground beetle species in the subfamily Harpalinae, described by Thomas Say in 1830. Records indicate presence in Canada and the United States. As a member of genus Cymindis, it likely shares the nocturnal predatory habits characteristic of this genus, though specific behavioral observations for this species remain limited.
Cymindis pilosa
Cymindis pilosa is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae, described by Thomas Say in 1823. It belongs to the genus Cymindis, a group of small to medium-sized carabid beetles. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of Carabidae, it is likely predatory, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Cymindis platicollis atripennis
Cymindis platicollis atripennis (Casey, 1920) is a subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. GBIF indicates this name is currently treated as a synonym of Pinacodera atripennis. The taxon was originally described from the United States. Very little specific information is available for this infraspecific name.
Cymindis punctifera
Cymindis punctifera is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species was described by LeConte in 1884. It is currently treated as a synonym of Pinacodera punctifera, though both names appear in use across different taxonomic databases. The species is known from the United States.
Cymindis punctigera
Cymindis punctigera is a ground beetle species described by LeConte in 1851. It is currently treated as a synonym of Pinacodera punctigera. The species belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae within the family Carabidae. Records indicate occurrence in Mexico and the United States.
Cymindis rufostigma
Cymindis rufostigma is a ground beetle species described by Hunting in 2013. It is currently recognized as a synonym of Pinacodera rufostigma (Hunting, 2013). The species belongs to the subfamily Lebiinae, a group of small to medium-sized predatory beetles. Records indicate occurrence in the United States.
Cymindis seriata
Cymindis seriata is a ground beetle species in the subfamily Harpalinae, described by Hatch in 1953. It belongs to the genus Cymindis, a diverse group of predatory beetles commonly known as hairy ground beetles. The species is known from the United States, though detailed biological information remains limited.
Cymindis sp-one-ariz
Cymindis sp-one-ariz is an undescribed species of ground beetle in the genus Cymindis, tribe Cymindini, found in Arizona. Members of this genus are generally small to medium-sized carabid beetles with elongated bodies and thread-like antennae. This particular species represents a distinct lineage awaiting formal taxonomic description from the southwestern United States.
Cymindis vaporariorum
Cymindis vaporariorum is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae, first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It belongs to the genus Cymindis, a group of predatory beetles within the family Carabidae. Adult activity peaks in June and July, though the species likely remains present throughout the summer months. Its specific epithet 'vaporariorum' suggests a historical association with greenhouses or steamy environments, though the precise origin of the name is not documented in available sources.
Cymindis yaqui
Cymindis yaqui is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, subfamily Harpalinae, and tribe Lebiini. The species was described from specimens collected in the southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico. It belongs to a genus of small to medium-sized carabid beetles that are generally associated with arid and semi-arid environments. Like other Cymindis species, it is likely nocturnal and predatory, though specific biological details remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Dercylinus
Dercylinus is a monotypic genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae, containing only Dercylinus impressus. The genus was established by Chaudoir in 1883 and is classified within the subfamily Licininae and tribe Oodini. It is known from the United States. Very little has been published about its biology or ecology.
Dercylinus impressus
Dercylinus impressus is a rarely encountered ground beetle (family Carabidae) and the sole species in the genus Dercylinus. Described by LeConte in 1853, this species is endemic to the United States with records from North America. The genus belongs to the subfamily Licininae and tribe Oodini. Very little is known about its biology, ecology, or habitat preferences due to its apparent rarity and limited collection records.
Diacheila arctica
Arctic Diacheila
Diacheila arctica is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It has a Holarctic distribution, occurring in Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. The species is classified within the subfamily Elaphrinae, a group of small to medium-sized carabid beetles often associated with moist habitats. Two subspecies are recognized: D. a. arctica (Gyllenhal, 1810) and D. a. amoena (Faldermann, 1835).
Dicaelus alternans
Dicaelus alternans is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, genus Dicaelus. Members of this genus are commonly known as notched-mouthed ground beetles. The genus Dicaelus is characterized by distinctive mandibular notches. Like other ground beetles, D. alternans is likely a predatory species, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented. The species has been observed in xeric rhyolite prairie habitats.
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 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 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 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.