Notched-mouthed-ground-beetle
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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 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 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 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.