Ground-beetle
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Dyschirius affinis
Dyschirius affinis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by Henry Clinton Fall in 1901. It belongs to a genus of small, typically dark-colored carabid beetles often associated with moist habitats. The species has been recorded from North America, including Canada and the United States.
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 erythrocerus
Dyschirius erythrocerus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. The specific epithet 'erythrocerus' (from Greek 'erythros' meaning red and 'keros' meaning horn) likely refers to reddish coloration on the antennae or other appendages. It belongs to a genus of small, fossorial ground beetles adapted for burrowing in soil.
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 haemorrhoidalis
Dyschirius haemorrhoidalis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, first described by Dejean in 1831. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The species belongs to a genus characterized by fossorial (burrowing) habits. Note: Catalogue of Life lists this name as an ambiguous synonym of Dyschirius nitidus nitidus, while GBIF treats it as accepted.
Dyschirius interior
Dyschirius interior is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by Fall in 1922. It belongs to a genus of small, typically psammophilic (sand-dwelling) beetles. Like other members of Dyschirius, it likely inhabits sandy substrates and possesses morphological adaptations for burrowing in loose soils. The species has been recorded from North America.
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 salivagans
Dyschirius salivagans is a small ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1875. It belongs to the genus Dyschirius, which comprises numerous small, often soil-dwelling carabid beetles. The species is known from the United States, though detailed natural history information remains limited.
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 setosus
Dyschirius setosus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1857. It belongs to a large genus of small, typically dark-colored ground beetles. The specific epithet 'setosus' suggests the species may be characterized by conspicuous setae (bristles), though detailed morphological descriptions are limited in available sources.
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.
Dyschirius varidens
Dyschirius varidens is a small ground beetle in the subfamily Scaritinae, described by Henry Clinton Fall in 1910. The species belongs to a genus characterized by fossorial (burrowing) habits and preference for moist, sandy or muddy substrates. It is known from the United States, with distribution records indicating presence in North America. As with other members of Dyschirius, it likely inhabits riparian or wetland edges where it hunts small invertebrate prey.
Earota
Earota is a genus of rove beetles in the family Staphylinidae, subfamily Aleocharinae, tribe Geostibini. The genus was established by Mulsant and Rey in 1873. As a member of Geostibini, Earota belongs to a group of aleocharine rove beetles often associated with soil and ground-dwelling habitats. The genus contains relatively few described species and remains poorly studied in comparison to more speciose aleocharine genera.
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.
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.
Elaphropus dolosus
Elaphropus dolosus is a small ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1848. It is recorded from North America, with documented occurrences in Canada and the United States. The genus Elaphropus comprises small carabid beetles often associated with riparian and moist habitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain limited in published sources.
Elaphropus ferrugineus
Elaphropus ferrugineus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America, with distribution records from the United States. The species was described by Dejean in 1831. As a member of the genus Elaphropus, it belongs to a group of small carabid beetles.
Elaphropus fuscicornis
Elaphropus fuscicornis is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Chaudoir in 1868. The genus Elaphropus belongs to the tribe Bembidiini and comprises diminutive carabids often found in moist microhabitats. This species is known from the United States with records from North America.
Elaphropus incurvus
Elaphropus incurvus is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Thomas Say in 1830. It belongs to a genus of diminutive carabids often associated with moist microhabitats. The species is documented from North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other members of Elaphropus, it is likely a ground-dwelling predator, though specific ecological studies are limited.
Elaphropus parvulus
Elaphropus parvulus is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, originally described by Dejean in 1831 as Bembidium parvulum. The species has a remarkably broad distribution spanning North America, Europe, temperate Asia, and Africa. It belongs to a genus of minute carabid beetles commonly associated with riparian and wetland habitats. Despite its wide geographic range, detailed natural history information for this specific species remains limited in the available literature.
Elaphropus quadrisignatus
A small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, originally described as *Elaphrus quadrisignatus* by Duftschmid in 1812 and later transferred to *Elaphropus*. The species is documented from scattered records across Europe and North Africa, with 24 observations reported on iNaturalist. As a member of the tribe Bembidiini, it belongs to a diverse group of small carabids often associated with moist microhabitats.
Elaphropus saturatus
Elaphropus saturatus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Trechinae. It was described by Casey in 1918. The species belongs to a large genus of small carabid beetles. Very little is known about its biology or ecology.
Elaphropus vivax
Elaphropus vivax is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1848. It belongs to a genus of diminutive carabids often associated with moist microhabitats. The species is documented from North America, with records from both Canada and the United States. Like other members of Elaphropus, it is likely adapted to riparian or wetland edge environments, though specific ecological studies are limited.
Elaphropus xanthopus
Elaphropus xanthopus is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was originally described as Bembidium xanthopus by Dejean in 1831 and later transferred to the genus Elaphropus. The species is known from North America, with records from Canada and the United States.
Elaphrus americanus
Elaphrus americanus is a ground beetle species in the subfamily Elaphrinae, described by Dejean in 1831. The species occurs across much of Canada and parts of the United States. Members of the genus Elaphrus are frequently mistaken for tiger beetles (Cicindelinae) due to their similar appearance, though they are true ground beetles (Carabidae). Taxonomic analysis has identified this species as part of a complex that includes E. finitimus and multiple subspecies with distinct geographic distributions.
Elaphrus americanus americanus
A subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, Elaphrus americanus americanus is the nominate subspecies of the E. americanus species complex. The complex comprises two Nearctic species: E. americanus and E. finitimus. This subspecies is distinguished from a western subspecies, E. americanus sylvanus, through morphometric analysis of body proportions and other phenetic characters.
Elaphrus americanus sylvanus
Elaphrus americanus sylvanus is a western subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Goulet in 1982 from Oregon. The subspecies belongs to the Elaphrus americanus species complex, which was previously treated as a single species but later recognized as comprising multiple distinct taxa based on morphological analysis. Members of the genus Elaphrus are known for their strong resemblance to tiger beetles (Cicindelinae), often leading to misidentification by collectors.
Elaphrus cicatricosus
Elaphrus cicatricosus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Elaphrinae, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1848. It is native to North America, with records from Canada and the United States. The genus Elaphrus comprises beetles that are frequently mistaken for tiger beetles (Cicindelinae) due to their similar appearance and ground-dwelling habits.
Elaphrus lapponicus
Northern Peacock Beetle
Elaphrus lapponicus is a ground beetle species in the subfamily Elaphrinae, described by Gyllenhal in 1810. It belongs to a genus known for species that closely resemble tiger beetles (Cicindelinae), often leading to misidentification by collectors. The species has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across northern regions of North America and Eurasia. Like other members of Elaphrus, it likely inhabits moist, open habitats near water.
Elaphrus lapponicus lapponicus
Elaphrus lapponicus lapponicus is a subspecies of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It belongs to a genus frequently mistaken for tiger beetles due to convergent morphology. The species is part of a holarctic complex with distribution across northern regions.
Elaphrus lecontei
Elaphrus lecontei is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Elaphrinae, described by Crotch in 1876. The genus Elaphrus comprises true ground beetles that are frequently mistaken for tiger beetles (Cicindelinae) due to their similar appearance and behavior. These beetles are known for their metallic coloration and preference for moist, sandy habitats.
Elaphrus lindrothi
Elaphrus lindrothi is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Elaphrinae, described by Goulet in 1983. It belongs to a genus known for species that closely resemble tiger beetles (Cicindelinae), often leading to misidentification by collectors. The species is native to the United States and is part of the North American fauna of Elaphrus, a genus of true ground beetles (Carabidae) with distinctive morphological adaptations.
Elaphrus ruscarius
Shore Ground Beetle
A species of ground beetle in the subfamily Elaphrinae, described by Thomas Say in 1834. Like other members of the genus Elaphrus, it bears a strong resemblance to tiger beetles (Cicindelinae), which can mislead collectors. The genus is known for its preference for moist habitats near water.
Elaphrus viridis
Delta Green Ground Beetle
Elaphrus viridis is a small, metallic-green ground beetle endemic to a restricted region in Solano County, California. It is closely associated with vernal pool habitats, where its life cycle is tied to seasonal flooding and drying patterns. The species is federally listed as threatened and IUCN Critically Endangered due to its extremely limited range and habitat loss. Adults are active during the wet season, emerging in January and becoming dormant by May when pools dry.
Eleodes cordata
desert stink beetle, clown beetle
Eleodes cordata is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, commonly referred to as a desert stink beetle or clown beetle. The species is part of a large genus of flightless, ground-dwelling beetles native to arid and semi-arid regions of North America. Like other Eleodes species, it possesses defensive chemical capabilities and exhibits the characteristic "headstand" defensive posture when threatened. The species was described by Eschscholtz in 1829.
Eucaerus varicornis
Eucaerus varicornis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1853. It belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini within the subfamily Lebiinae. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of the genus Eucaerus, it is likely associated with ground-dwelling habitats, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Eucheila boyeri
Eucheila boyeri is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, distributed across the Caribbean, Central America, North America, and South America. The species was described by Solier in 1835. It belongs to the genus Eucheila, a group of carabid beetles with limited published biological documentation. Available records indicate presence in Brazil, Colombia, USA, Venezuela, and Caribbean regions.
Eulabis
Eulabis is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) within the tribe Eulabini. The genus was established by Eschscholtz in 1829 and contains species found in western North America. As members of Tenebrionidae, these beetles are generally associated with arid and semi-arid environments. The genus is relatively small and understudied compared to larger tenebrionid genera.
Eunota californica
California Tiger Beetle
Eunota californica, commonly known as the California Tiger Beetle, is a ground-dwelling beetle in the family Carabidae (subfamily Cicindelinae). The species was originally described as Cicindela californica by Ménétriés in 1843 and later transferred to the genus Eunota. It occurs in Mexico and the United States, with 55 iNaturalist observations documenting its presence. As a member of the tiger beetle group, it is likely a fast-running, visually-oriented predator, though specific behavioral studies for this species are limited.
Eunota californica pseudoerronea
California Tiger Beetle
Eunota californica pseudoerronea is a subspecies of tiger beetle in the family Carabidae (subfamily Cicindelinae). Originally described as Cicindela californica pseudoerronea by Rumpp in 1958, it is now classified in the genus Eunota. This subspecies is endemic to California and is part of a group of fast-running predatory beetles commonly known as tiger beetles.
Euphorticus pubescens
Euphorticus pubescens is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Dejean in 1831. Records indicate presence in Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, Cuba, and the United States (including North Carolina). The species belongs to the tribe Lachnophorini, a group of small to medium-sized carabids often associated with ground-dwelling habits in various terrestrial habitats.
Euproctinus abjectus
Euproctinus abjectus is a species of ground beetle described by Bates in 1883. It belongs to the family Carabidae, a diverse group of predatory beetles. The species has been documented in Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States. Available information on this species is limited, with only three observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Euryderus grossus
Euryderus grossus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, and the sole member of the genus Euryderus. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the tribe Harpalini, it belongs to a diverse group of carabid beetles often associated with open habitats. The species was described by Thomas Say in 1830.
Eusattus reticulatus
Sand Darkling Beetle
Eusattus reticulatus is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, commonly known as the sand darkling beetle. It inhabits sandy environments in southwestern North America. The species is primarily ground-dwelling and has been observed in association with juniper-oak-pinyon woodland on sandstone escarpments. Like other members of the genus, it is adapted to arid and semi-arid conditions.
Gabrius fallaciosus
Gabrius fallaciosus is a rove beetle in the tribe Staphylinini, subfamily Staphylininae. It was originally described as Philonthus fallaciosus by Horn in 1884 and later transferred to the genus Gabrius. The species is known from eastern North America, with records spanning Canada and the United States. Like other members of the genus, it is a ground-dwelling beetle associated with soil and decaying organic matter.