Harpalus laevipes
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Subfamily: | Harpalinae |
| Tribe: | Harpalini |
| Genus: | Harpalus |
| Species: | H. laevipes
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| Binomial name | |
| Harpalus laevipes Zetterstedt, 1828
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Harpalus laevipes is a species of black coloured phytophagous ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. It is found in Asia and is also common in North America.[1][2]
Description[edit]
The species is 9.5–12 millimetres (0.37–0.47 in) long.[3]
Habitat and ecology[edit]
It is found in gravelly moraines and shallow soils. It can also be found under stones, low herbal shrubs and limestone. The species is quite equipped to the mountainous lifestyle. It feeds on Calluna species.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Harpalus (Harpalus) laevipes Zetterstedt, 1828". Carabidae of the World. December 29, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ "Canadian distribution". 1.0. Coleoptera of The World. 2011. Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ a b "Harpalus laevipes". National Museums Northern Ireland. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
External links[edit]
- Harpalus laevipes[permanent dead link] on UK Beetles