Ophonus puncticeps
| Ophonus puncticeps | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Adephaga |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Genus: | Ophonus |
| Species: | O. puncticeps |
| Binomial name | |
| Ophonus puncticeps Stephens, 1828 | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Ophonus puncticeps is a species of ruderal[2] ground beetle native to the Palearctic realm, including Europe and the Near East.[1]
Description
[edit]The species is black coloured with brownish legs and antennas. It is phytophagous and is 6.5–9 millimetres (0.26–0.35 in) long.[2]
Distribution
[edit]In Ireland, it was believed to be found in Belfast, where it was first found in 1902. At first, it turned out to be Harpalus puncticollis, a species described by Paykull in the same year. But, later on it was confirmed that it was actually Ophonus rufibarbis.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Ophonus (Metophonus) puncticeps Stephens, 1828". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Ophonus puncticeps". Ground Beetles of Ireland. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
External links
[edit]- Ophonus puncticeps on Bug Guide