Amarotypus
Genus of beetles
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Amarotypus is a genus of ground beetles in the family Carabidae. This genus has a single species, Amarotypus edwardsii, found in New Zealand.[1][2]
| Amarotypus | |
|---|---|
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| Amarotypus edwardsii, New Zealand | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Adephaga |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Subfamily: | Migadopinae |
| Tribe: | Amarotypini |
| Genus: | Amarotypus Bates, 1872 |
| Species: | A. edwardsii |
| Binomial name | |
| Amarotypus edwardsii Bates, 1872 | |
Taxonomy
Both the genus and species were described by English naturalist Henry Walter Bates in 1872.[3] Amarotypus is currently a monotypic genus, however there are potentially undescribed members of the genus who live in alpine areas of New Zealand.[4]
Description
A. edwardsii has well-developed hind wings, however is a flightless species.[4]
Distribution and habitat
The species is found throughout New Zealand at mid and low altitudes. The species is often found in association with Nothofagus forests.[4]