Bug FAQAxinopalpus fusciceps
Axinopalpus fusciceps · Order: Coleoptera · Family: Carabidae
Axinopalpus fusciceps, called the black-headed pale carabid, is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It occurs in North America and is most often seen in the summer and fall, with peaks in June and July.
Source: Wikipedia
When you see it
It is most commonly observed in summer and fall, especially in June and July.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
This beetle is found in North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 8 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Texas, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Kansas, Utah, Colorado.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Status: native in North America; native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
Source: GBIF
More photos
Same family (Carabidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axinopalpus_fusciceps
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