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Strawberry harp ground beetle

Harpalus rufipes

A ground beetle species within the Carabidae family, characterized by reddish-brown coloration and adaptations for terrestrial predatory behavior.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Temperate agricultural landscapes, grasslands, forest edges, and open disturbed areas across Europe, with distributions extending into parts of North America

Ecological Role

Important predatory insect that controls agricultural pest populations, contributes to ecosystem biodiversity and serves as a bioindicator of soil and habitat health

Morphology

SKIN COAT Reddish-brown dorsal coloration with darker appendages, chitinous exoskeleton providing protection and structural support
LIMBS WINGS Strong, well-developed running legs adapted for rapid terrestrial locomotion, elytra protect hindwings when not in flight
HEAD SENSORY Large compound eyes, prominent mandibles for predation, sensitive antennae for environmental navigation and prey detection
BODY STRUCTURE Elongated beetle body, approximately 12-15 mm in length, robust exoskeleton with streamlined form for rapid ground movement

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: URSchmidt

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Related Species in Carabidae

Abax parallelepipedus

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