Helluomorphoides latitarsis

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Helluomorphoides latitarsis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Beetle
Suborder: Polyphaga
Family: Carabidae
Genus: Helluomorphoides
Species: H. latitarsis
Binomial name
Helluomorphoides latitarsis
(Casey, 1913)

Diagnosis

The broad basal angles of the hind tarsal segments and the broad terminal segment of the maxillary palpus are the distinctive features of this species.

Description

Distribution

Arizona, Texas, Mexico.

Biology

host: army ants

REFERENCES

  • 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