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Holcaspis Sternalis
''Holcaspis'' is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy The genus was originally proposed by Chaudoir in 1865, with a large number of species added by Thomas Broun in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The genus was revised by Everard Britton in 1940, and most recently by Michael Butcher in 1984, with several species added by Peter Johns in 2003. A phylogenetic analysis by Hanboonsong generally agreed with Butcher's species list, but found that ''H. oedicnema'' displayed an unusual amount of genetic variation and is probably a species complex. Description ''Holcaspis'' beetles are black ground beetles, ranging between 10–26 mm in length. The mentum has deep pits on either side, and the labrum has six setae. The head has a variable H-shaped impression between the eyes. All species are flightless, with fused elytra. Species are distinguished by their patterns of setae, grooves, and punctures, and features of the male ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beetle
Beetles are insects that form the order Coleoptera (), in the superorder Endopterygota. Their front pair of wings are hardened into wing-cases, elytra, distinguishing them from most other insects. The Coleoptera, with about 400,000 described species, is the largest of all orders, constituting almost 40% of described insects and 25% of all known animal life-forms; new species are discovered frequently, with estimates suggesting that there are between 0.9 and 2.1 million total species. Found in almost every habitat except the sea and the polar regions, they interact with their ecosystems in several ways: beetles often feed on plants and fungi, break down animal and plant debris, and eat other invertebrates. Some species are serious agricultural pests, such as the Colorado potato beetle, while others such as Coccinellidae (ladybirds or ladybugs) eat aphids, scale insects, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects that damage crops. Beetles typically have a particularly hard e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canterbury Plains
The Canterbury Plains () are an area in New Zealand centred in the Mid Canterbury, to the south of the city of Christchurch in the Canterbury region. Their northern extremes are at the foot of the Hundalee Hills in the Hurunui District, and in the south they merge into the plains of North Otago beyond the Waitaki River. The smaller Amuri Plain forms a northern extension of the plains. Geology The Canterbury Plains were formed from Quaternary moraine gravels transported from the Southern Alps and deposited here during glacial periods in the late Pleistocene approximately 3 million to 10,000 years ago. The alluvial gravels were then reworked as shingle fans of several of the larger rivers, notably the Waimakariri, the Rakaia, the Selwyn / Waikirikiri, and the Rangitata. Part of the Canterbury-Otago tussock grasslands, the land is suitable for moderately intensive livestock farming but is prone to droughts, especially when the prevailing wind is from the northwest. At these time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holcaspis Falcis
''Holcaspis'' is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy The genus was originally proposed by Chaudoir in 1865, with a large number of species added by Thomas Broun in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The genus was revised by Everard Britton in 1940, and most recently by Michael Butcher in 1984, with several species added by Peter Johns in 2003. A phylogenetic analysis by Hanboonsong generally agreed with Butcher's species list, but found that ''H. oedicnema'' displayed an unusual amount of genetic variation and is probably a species complex. Description ''Holcaspis'' beetles are black ground beetles, ranging between 10–26 mm in length. The mentum has deep pits on either side, and the labrum has six setae. The head has a variable H-shaped impression between the eyes. All species are flightless, with fused elytra. Species are distinguished by their patterns of setae, grooves, and punctures, and features of the male ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holcaspis Elongella
''Holcaspis'' is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy The genus was originally proposed by Chaudoir in 1865, with a large number of species added by Thomas Broun in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The genus was revised by Everard Britton in 1940, and most recently by Michael Butcher in 1984, with several species added by Peter Johns in 2003. A phylogenetic analysis by Hanboonsong generally agreed with Butcher's species list, but found that ''H. oedicnema'' displayed an unusual amount of genetic variation and is probably a species complex. Description ''Holcaspis'' beetles are black ground beetles, ranging between 10–26 mm in length. The mentum has deep pits on either side, and the labrum has six setae. The head has a variable H-shaped impression between the eyes. All species are flightless, with fused elytra. Species are distinguished by their patterns of setae, grooves, and punctures, and features of the male ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holcaspis Egregialis
''Holcaspis'' is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy The genus was originally proposed by Chaudoir in 1865, with a large number of species added by Thomas Broun in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The genus was revised by Everard Britton in 1940, and most recently by Michael Butcher in 1984, with several species added by Peter Johns in 2003. A phylogenetic analysis by Hanboonsong generally agreed with Butcher's species list, but found that ''H. oedicnema'' displayed an unusual amount of genetic variation and is probably a species complex. Description ''Holcaspis'' beetles are black ground beetles, ranging between 10–26 mm in length. The mentum has deep pits on either side, and the labrum has six setae. The head has a variable H-shaped impression between the eyes. All species are flightless, with fused elytra. Species are distinguished by their patterns of setae, grooves, and punctures, and features of the male ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holcaspis Dentifera
''Holcaspis'' is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy The genus was originally proposed by Chaudoir in 1865, with a large number of species added by Thomas Broun in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The genus was revised by Everard Britton in 1940, and most recently by Michael Butcher in 1984, with several species added by Peter Johns in 2003. A phylogenetic analysis by Hanboonsong generally agreed with Butcher's species list, but found that ''H. oedicnema'' displayed an unusual amount of genetic variation and is probably a species complex. Description ''Holcaspis'' beetles are black ground beetles, ranging between 10–26 mm in length. The mentum has deep pits on either side, and the labrum has six setae. The head has a variable H-shaped impression between the eyes. All species are flightless, with fused elytra. Species are distinguished by their patterns of setae, grooves, and punctures, and features of the male ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holcaspis Delator
''Holcaspis'' is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy The genus was originally proposed by Chaudoir in 1865, with a large number of species added by Thomas Broun in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The genus was revised by Everard Britton in 1940, and most recently by Michael Butcher in 1984, with several species added by Peter Johns in 2003. A phylogenetic analysis by Hanboonsong generally agreed with Butcher's species list, but found that ''H. oedicnema'' displayed an unusual amount of genetic variation and is probably a species complex. Description ''Holcaspis'' beetles are black ground beetles, ranging between 10–26 mm in length. The mentum has deep pits on either side, and the labrum has six setae. The head has a variable H-shaped impression between the eyes. All species are flightless, with fused elytra. Species are distinguished by their patterns of setae, grooves, and punctures, and features of the male ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holcaspis Catenulata
''Holcaspis'' is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy The genus was originally proposed by Chaudoir in 1865, with a large number of species added by Thomas Broun in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The genus was revised by Everard Britton in 1940, and most recently by Michael Butcher in 1984, with several species added by Peter Johns in 2003. A phylogenetic analysis by Hanboonsong generally agreed with Butcher's species list, but found that ''H. oedicnema'' displayed an unusual amount of genetic variation and is probably a species complex. Description ''Holcaspis'' beetles are black ground beetles, ranging between 10–26 mm in length. The mentum has deep pits on either side, and the labrum has six setae. The head has a variable H-shaped impression between the eyes. All species are flightless, with fused elytra. Species are distinguished by their patterns of setae, grooves, and punctures, and features of the male ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holcaspis Brouniana
''Holcaspis'' is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy The genus was originally proposed by Chaudoir in 1865, with a large number of species added by Thomas Broun in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The genus was revised by Everard Britton in 1940, and most recently by Michael Butcher in 1984, with several species added by Peter Johns in 2003. A phylogenetic analysis by Hanboonsong generally agreed with Butcher's species list, but found that ''H. oedicnema'' displayed an unusual amount of genetic variation and is probably a species complex. Description ''Holcaspis'' beetles are black ground beetles, ranging between 10–26 mm in length. The mentum has deep pits on either side, and the labrum has six setae. The head has a variable H-shaped impression between the eyes. All species are flightless, with fused elytra. Species are distinguished by their patterns of setae, grooves, and punctures, and features of the male ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holcaspis Bessatica
''Holcaspis'' is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy The genus was originally proposed by Chaudoir in 1865, with a large number of species added by Thomas Broun in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The genus was revised by Everard Britton in 1940, and most recently by Michael Butcher in 1984, with several species added by Peter Johns in 2003. A phylogenetic analysis by Hanboonsong generally agreed with Butcher's species list, but found that ''H. oedicnema'' displayed an unusual amount of genetic variation and is probably a species complex. Description ''Holcaspis'' beetles are black ground beetles, ranging between 10–26 mm in length. The mentum has deep pits on either side, and the labrum has six setae. The head has a variable H-shaped impression between the eyes. All species are flightless, with fused elytra. Species are distinguished by their patterns of setae, grooves, and punctures, and features of the male ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holcaspis Angustula
''Holcaspis'' is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy The genus was originally proposed by Chaudoir in 1865, with a large number of species added by Thomas Broun in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The genus was revised by Everard Britton in 1940, and most recently by Michael Butcher in 1984, with several species added by Peter Johns in 2003. A phylogenetic analysis by Hanboonsong generally agreed with Butcher's species list, but found that ''H. oedicnema'' displayed an unusual amount of genetic variation and is probably a species complex. Description ''Holcaspis'' beetles are black ground beetles, ranging between 10–26 mm in length. The mentum has deep pits on either side, and the labrum has six setae. The head has a variable H-shaped impression between the eyes. All species are flightless, with fused elytra. Species are distinguished by their patterns of setae, grooves, and punctures, and features of the male ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holcaspis Algida
''Holcaspis'' is a genus of beetles in the family Carabidae, endemic to New Zealand. Taxonomy The genus was originally proposed by Chaudoir in 1865, with a large number of species added by Thomas Broun in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The genus was revised by Everard Britton in 1940, and most recently by Michael Butcher in 1984, with several species added by Peter Johns in 2003. A phylogenetic analysis by Hanboonsong generally agreed with Butcher's species list, but found that ''H. oedicnema'' displayed an unusual amount of genetic variation and is probably a species complex. Description ''Holcaspis'' beetles are black ground beetles, ranging between 10–26 mm in length. The mentum has deep pits on either side, and the labrum has six setae. The head has a variable H-shaped impression between the eyes. All species are flightless, with fused elytra. Species are distinguished by their patterns of setae, grooves, and punctures, and features of the male ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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