Helluomorphoides latitarsis
Helluomorphoides latitarsis | |
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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