Harpalus laevipes is a species of black coloured phytophagous ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. It is found in Asia and is also common in North America.[1][2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Subfamily: | Harpalinae |
| Tribe: | Harpalini |
| Genus: | Harpalus |
| Species: | H. laevipes
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| Harpalus laevipes Zetterstedt, 1828
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Description edit
The species is 9.5–12 millimetres (0.37–0.47 in) long.[3]
Habitat and ecology edit
It is found in gravelly moraines and shallow soils. It can also be found under stones, low herbal shrubs and limestone. The species is quite equipped to the mountainous lifestyle. It feeds on Calluna species.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Harpalus laevipes Zetterstedt, 1828". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ "Canadian distribution". 1.0. Coleoptera of The World. 2011. Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ a b "Harpalus laevipes". National Museums Northern Ireland. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
External links edit
- Harpalus laevipes[permanent dead link] on UK Beetles