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White-legged harp ground beetle

White-legged harp ground beetle

Paranchus albipes

A small ground beetle species belonging to the Carabidae family, characterized by its distinctive white-colored legs and adaptation to ground-level habitats in temperate ecosystems.

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White-legged harp ground beetle
White-legged harp ground beetle
White-legged harp ground beetle
White-legged harp ground beetle
White-legged harp ground beetle
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Found in diverse terrestrial environments including forest floors, grasslands, agricultural margins, and temperate woodland edges across Europe, with preference for moist, organic-rich substrates

Ecological Role

Crucial predatory invertebrate in soil ecosystems, controlling populations of smaller insects, contributing to nutrient cycling, and serving as bioindicator for habitat health

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Dark dorsal coloration with protective exoskeleton, typically dark brown to black with slight metallic sheen
  • LIMBS WINGS Strong, adapted walking legs with distinctive white coloration, capable of rapid ground movement
  • HEAD SENSORY Prominent mandibles for predation, well-developed compound eyes, and sensitive antennae for environmental navigation
  • BODY STRUCTURE Small, elongated beetle body, typically 7-10 mm in length, with compact exoskeleton and streamlined form for ground locomotion
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Francisco Welter-Schultes
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