Kingdom Animalia Family Carabidae Phylum Arthropoda Rank Species | Class Insecta Subfamily Carabinae Genus Ceroglossus Order Beetle | |
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Similar Ceroglossus, Ceroglossus chilensis, Beetle, Cychrini, Carabus (Carabus) | ||
Ceroglossus buqueti
Ceroglossus buqueti is a beetle of the Carabidae family.
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Description
Ceroglossus buqueti reaches about 25–32 millimetres (0.98–1.26 in) in length. This species presents marked chromatic polymorphism and morphological variations in shape and in size depending on subspecies and populations. These beetles have a diurnal habit and are predators on small organisms.
Distribution
This species is endemic to the evergreen forests of Chile. The subspecies Ceroglossus buqueti argentinensis occurs in Argentina. These ground beetles prefer xeric habitats and are very tolerant of arid environment.
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References
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