Ophonus puncticeps
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Coleoptera
Family:
Carabidae
Subfamily:
Harpalinae
Tribe:
Harpalini
Genus:
Ophonus
Species:
O. puncticeps
Binomial name
Ophonus puncticeps
Stephens, 1828
Synonyms[1]
  • Harpalus angusticollis G. Muller, 1921
  • Harpalus orientis Schauberger, 1926

Ophonus puncticeps is a species of ruderal[2] ground beetle native to the Palearctic realm, including Europe and the Near East.[1]

Description

The species is black coloured with brownish legs and antennas. It is phytophagous and is 6.5–9 millimetres (0.26–0.35 in) long.[2]

Distribution

In Ireland, it was believed to be found in Belfast, where it was first found in 1902. At first, it turned out to be Harpalus puncticollis, a species described by Paykull in the same year. But, later on it was confirmed that it was actually Ophonus rufibarbis.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Ophonus (Metophonus) puncticeps Stephens, 1828". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Ophonus puncticeps". Ground Beetles of Ireland. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
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