Geopinus Explained

Geopinus incrassatus is a species of beetle in the family Carabidae, the only species in the genus Geopinus.[1]

Feeding habits

They are sometimes considered a minor pest when they eat the seedlings in seed beds in agricultural systems, especially wheat, cabbage, corn, flax and oats.[2]

Conservation

The species is listed as a special concern in Connecticut.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geopinus LeConte, 1847 . Catalogue of Life . 2023-04-08 .
  2. The Book of Beetles: A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems By Patrice Bouchard
  3. http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/wildlife/pdf_files/nongame/ets15.pdf "Connecticut's Endangered, Threatened and Special Concern Species 2015"

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