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Harpalus somereni | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Family: | Carabidae |
Subfamily: | Harpalinae |
Tribe: | Harpalini |
Genus: | Harpalus |
Species: | H. somereni |
Binomial name | |
Harpalus somereni Basilewsky, 1946 | |
Harpalus somereni is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. [1] It was described by Basilewsky in 1946. [1] This species is native to Africa and is found in various countries across the continent, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Harpalus somereni is a medium-sized beetle, measuring about 12 to 18 millimeters in length. The body is elongated and flattened, with a shiny black or dark brown coloration. It has well-developed wings and can fly, although it primarily relies on walking or running on the ground. These beetles are typically found in grasslands, savannas, and open habitats. They are active during the night and hide during the day under stones, logs, or plant debris. Harpalus somereni is a predatory species that feeds on a variety of small invertebrates, including insects and other arthropods.
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