Bug FAQColliuris lioptera
Colliuris lioptera · Order: Coleoptera · Family: Carabidae
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Colliuris lioptera is a ground beetle belonging to the family Carabidae. It lives on the ground, as indicated by its classification as a ground beetle.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
This beetle lives on the ground.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 1 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Arizona.
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Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Source: GBIF
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Questions people ask
What kind of insect is Colliuris lioptera?
It is a ground beetle in the family Carabidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Carabidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colliuris_lioptera
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