Selenophorus
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Selenophorus balli
Selenophorus balli is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described in 2021. The specific epithet honors Dr. George E. Ball, a prominent carabidologist. The species belongs to the genus Selenophorus, a group of nocturnal ground beetles found primarily in the Americas.
Selenophorus breviusculus
Selenophorus breviusculus is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by George Henry Horn in 1880. It belongs to the genus Selenophorus, a group of nocturnal, soil-dwelling beetles commonly known as false bombardier beetles. The species is recorded from the United States.
Selenophorus chaparralus
Selenophorus chaparralus is a ground beetle species described by Purrington in 2000. It belongs to the genus Selenophorus, a group of nocturnal ground beetles within the family Carabidae. The species epithet 'chaparralus' suggests an association with chaparral vegetation, a type of Mediterranean scrubland found in parts of western North America. As a recently described species with limited observation records, much of its biology remains undocumented.
Selenophorus concinnus
Selenophorus concinnus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1910. The species is found in North America, with records from the United States. As a member of the genus Selenophorus, it belongs to a group of nocturnal ground beetles often associated with sandy or disturbed habitats.
Selenophorus fabricii
Selenophorus fabricii is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described in 2017. The species is known from the Caribbean region, including the Cayman Islands, Hispaniola, and the Lesser Antilles. As a member of the genus Selenophorus, it belongs to a diverse group of small to medium-sized ground beetles commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. Very little is known about the specific biology or ecology of this recently described species.
Selenophorus fossulatus
A ground beetle species in the genus Selenophorus, characterized by fossulate (grooved) elytra. The species is part of a diverse genus of nocturnal ground beetles. Observations are sparse, with limited ecological documentation.
Selenophorus hylacis
Selenophorus hylacis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It was described by Thomas Say in 1823. The species occurs in North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other members of its genus, it is a nocturnal ground-dwelling beetle.
Selenophorus nonellipticus
Selenophorus nonellipticus is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described in 2021 from Florida, USA. The species name refers to its non-elliptical body shape, distinguishing it from congeners. It belongs to a genus of nocturnal, soil-dwelling beetles primarily found in the Americas.
Selenophorus rileyi
Selenophorus rileyi is a ground beetle species in the family Carabidae, described in 2021 by Messer and Raber. As a member of the genus Selenophorus, it belongs to a group of carabid beetles commonly known as seedcorn beetles. The species epithet honors Edward Riley, a prolific beetle collector whose contributions to North American coleopterology are recognized through multiple taxa bearing his name.