Carabus coriaceus
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Adephaga |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Genus: | Carabus |
| Species: | C. coriaceus
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| Carabus coriaceus | |
Carabus coriaceus, commonly known as the leather beetle, is a species of beetle widespread in Europe, where it is primarily found in deciduous forests and mixed forests. The species undergoes aestivation during the hottest, driest parts of the summer.[1]
Etymology
The leather beetle got its name from its appearance, resembling leather. This, in turn, is also how it got its scientific name, C. coriaceus, as 'coriaceus' means 'leathery' in English.
References
- ^ Fülöp, Dávid; Bérces, Sándor; Szabó, Péter; Samu, Ferenc (2020-09-15). "Effects of abiotic factors on co-occurring Carabus (Coleoptera: Carabidae) species". Biologia. 76 (2). Springer Science and Business Media LLC: 663–671. doi:10.2478/s11756-020-00593-w. hdl:2437/322958. ISSN 0006-3088.
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