Ophonus rufibarbis
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| Ophonus rufibarbis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Subfamily: | Harpalinae |
| Tribe: | Harpalini |
| Genus: | Ophonus |
| Species: | O. rufibarbis |
| Binomial name | |
| Ophonus rufibarbis (Fabricius, 1792) | |
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Ophonus rufibarbis is a species of ground beetle that can be found everywhere in Europe and the Near East.[1]
Description
The species is black coloured with brownish legs and antennae. It is phytophagous and is 6.2–9.5 millimetres (0.24–0.37 in) long.[2] Sometimes though, it is 6.0–9.1 millimetres (0.24–0.36 in) in length.[3]
Distribution
In Belgium, the species can be found in Brussels, Flanders, and Wallonia.[4] The species was introduced to North America from Europe.[2]
Habitat
It can be found in arable fields, draining soils, hedgerows, lakeshores and woodlands.[2]
Threat level
As of September 22, 1980 the species is under protection in Flanders.[4]
References
- 1 2 "Ophonus (Metophonus) rufibarbis (Fabricius, 1792)". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Ophonus rufibarbis". Ground Beetles of Ireland. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
- ↑ "Ophonus (Metophonus) rufibarbis (Fabricius, 1792)". Carabidae of the World. November 5, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
- 1 2 "Species: Ophonus rufibarbis (F., 1792)". Belgian Species List. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
External links
- Ophonus rufibarbis on Flickr
- Ophonus rufibarbis on Coleoptera.org
- Images of Ophonus rufibarbis on Zin.ru
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