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Harpalus luteicornis

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Harpalus luteicornis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Carabidae
Subfamily: Harpalinae
Tribe: Harpalini
Genus: Harpalus
Species:
H. luteicornis
Binomial name
Harpalus luteicornis
(Duftschmid, 1812)

Harpalus luteicornis is a species of ground beetle native to the Palearctic realm, including Europe and the Near East. In Europe, it is found in mostly Central and Eastern part of the continent. It is found in the following European countries or unions: Austria, Baltic states, Belarus, Benelux, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, France, Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Scandinavia (except for Denmark), Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Ukraine. It is also exists in Mongolia.[1]

Description

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The species is 6–8 millimetres (0.24–0.31 in) in length and is black coloured with orange legs and antennas.[2]

Distribution and threat level

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The species is considered to be rare in Flanders, Belgium and throughout the nation. It was put on Red List in Belgium on September 22, 1980.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Harpalus luteicornis". 1.0. Coleoptera of the World. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
  2. ^ "Harpalus luteicornis". Euro Carabidae.de. Archived from the original on February 21, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
  3. ^ "Species: Harpalus luteicornis (Duft., 1812)". Belgian Species List. Archived from the original on April 8, 2013. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
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