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Helluomorphoides clairvillei
| Helluomorphoides clairvillei | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Beetle |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Genus: | Helluomorphoides |
| Species: | H. clairvillei |
| Binomial name | |
| Helluomorphoides clairvillei Dejean, 1831 | |
Diagnosis
A combination of large size, relatively broad flagellar segments, pronotum relatively elongate with narrow base, and head and prothorax darker in colour than elytra and abdomenj distinguishes this species from other North American helluonines.
Description
Distribution
Mississippi, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, South Carolina, Alabama
Biology
REFERENCES
- Attygalle AB, Meinwald J, Eisner T. Defensive secretion of a carabid beetle,Helluomorphoides clairvillei. J Chem Ecol. 1992 Mar;18(3):489-98
- Ball, G.E. 1951. A note concerning the correct application of the generic name Helluomorpha Castelnau, 1834, and proposal of a new name. (Coleoptera: Carabidae: Helluonini). Bulletin of the Brooklyn Entomological Society 46: 135–136. BHL