Leconte-1846
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Cyclotrachelus approximatus
Cyclotrachelus approximatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1846. It belongs to the subfamily Pterostiginae, a group of woodland ground beetles. The species is distributed in North America, with records from the United States.
Cyclotrachelus laevipennis
woodland ground beetle
Cyclotrachelus laevipennis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1846. It belongs to the genus Cyclotrachelus, a group of woodland ground beetles distributed across North America. The species is recorded from the United States with limited observation data available. As with other members of Carabidae, it is likely a predatory beetle active on or near the ground surface.
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.
Lebia pleuritica
Lebia pleuritica is a small, colorful ground beetle in the family Carabidae. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1846 and occurs in North America. Like other members of the genus Lebia, it is characterized by bright metallic coloration on the wing covers.
Olisthopus micans
Olisthopus micans is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1846. It belongs to the subfamily Platyninae and is native to North America. The genus Olisthopus comprises small to medium-sized ground beetles, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Pasimachus obsoletus
Obscure Warrior Beetle
Pasimachus obsoletus is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1846. It belongs to a genus commonly referred to as "Warrior Beetles" due to their large, formidable mandibles. The species epithet "obsoletus" refers to its somewhat worn or indistinct appearance. Like other members of Pasimachus, it is a predatory beetle active on the ground surface.
Rhadine larvalis
Rhadine larvalis is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by LeConte in 1846. It is one of several species in the genus Rhadine, a group that includes both surface-dwelling and cave-adapted beetles. The species is recorded from the United States and North America. Unlike some congeners such as R. exilis and R. infernalis, it is not currently listed as federally endangered.