Ophonus puncticeps
Ophonus puncticeps is a species of ruderal[2] ground beetle native to the Palearctic (including Europe), and the Near East.[1]
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Description
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
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]
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References
- "Ophonus (Metophonus) puncticeps Stephens, 1828". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
- "Ophonus puncticeps". Ground Beetles of Ireland. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
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