Midday Harp Ground Beetle

Acupalpus meridianus

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Carabidae

Acupalpus meridianus is an insect-eating ground beetle of the genus Acupalpus found in western Canada. Until 1988, it was only identified in the southern portion of Vancouver Island, but has since spread as far west as Edmonton.

Distribution

Dick Belgers · CC BY

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

Sources and credits

PhotoDick Belgers · CC BY DescriptionAcupalpus meridianus, Wikipedia contributors

Midday Harp Ground Beetle

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