Biology:Amarotypus
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Amarotypus is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae. This genus has a single species, Amarotypus edwardsii, found in New Zealand.[1][2]
Taxonomy
Both the genus and species were described by English naturalist Henry Walter Bates in 1872.[3] Amarotypus is currently a monotypic genus, however there are potentially undescribed members of the genus who live in alpine areas of New Zealand.[4]
Description
A. edwardsii has well-developed hind wings, however is a flightless species.[4]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found throughout New Zealand at mid and low altitudes. The species is often found in association with Nothofagus forests.[4]
References
- ↑ "Amarotypus Bates, 1872". https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/taxon/8KV4H.
- ↑ Lorenz, Wolfgang (2021). "Carabcat Database". doi:10.48580/dfqf-3dk. http://www.carabidfauna2.net/.
- ↑ , Wikidata Q130182300
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 , Wikidata Q130181260
Wikidata ☰ Q4740333 entry
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