Explanation of Names
FLAVICAUDA: from the Latin "flavus" (yellow) + "cauda" (a tail); refers to the color of the posterior portion of the elytra
Numbers
the only species in this genus in North America
Identification
posterior half of elytra, lateral margins of pronotum, legs, antennae, and mouthparts yellowish; remainder of body dark brown
Range
throughout the US; in Canada, occurs in BC ON QC NS (CBIF)
Habitat
under loose bark on large logs, typically conifers (
Ground Beetles of Maine)
Remarks
Based on the meaning of the species epithet, "Yellow-tailed Ground Beetle" would be an appropriate common name
Internet References
distribution and other info (Ground Beetles of Maine)
pinned adult image (Ground Beetles of Maine)
