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Acupalpus canadensis
Canada Harp Ground Beetle
Acupalpus canadensis is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Casey in 1924. It belongs to the genus Acupalpus, a group of small to medium-sized predatory beetles commonly known as harp ground beetles. The species is found in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of its family, it is predatory and feeds on small insects.
Heteromyiini
Heteromyiini is a tribe of predatory biting midges within the family Ceratopogonidae, comprising approximately 5 genera and 16 described species. Members are known to be insectivorous, feeding on other small arthropods. The tribe has been documented in Australia and New Guinea, with recent taxonomic revisions significantly expanding the known fauna. The group includes genera such as Heteromyia, Clinohelea, Neurobezzia, Neurohelea, and Pellucidomyia.
Philodes flavilimbus
Philodes flavilimbus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1869. It is known from North America, with records from the United States. The species is recognized as insectivorous based on its placement within predatory ground beetles.
Sphaeromiini
biting midges
Sphaeromiini is a tribe of predatory biting midges within the family Ceratopogonidae. The tribe comprises approximately 7 genera and at least 40 described species. Members are characterized as insectivorous, preying on other small insects. The Australian and New Guinea fauna has been subject to recent taxonomic revision, with significant species diversity documented in these regions.