Amara aeneopolita
This record describes Amara aeneopolita (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
first two antennomeres pale, rest dark; ABL &ly;7 mm; ♂ metabia with long brush of dense setae; elytron with 2 setae in 7th striae apically; dorsum blackish-bronze, relatively shiny.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Zabrini
- Genus
- Amara
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
vacant lots, meadows, grasslands, moraines
Geographic Range
NF–NT to ne.NY‒IA‒n.AB; isolated in c.CO
Seasonal Activity
spring breeder
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amara aeneopolita Casey 1918
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amara aeneopolita. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Amara aeneopolita (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Peter W. Messer; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amara aeneopolita
What is Amara aeneopolita?
Amara aeneopolita is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Amara aeneopolita?
6.0‒6.8 mm
How do you identify Amara aeneopolita?
first two antennomeres pale, rest dark; ABL &ly;7 mm; ♂ metabia with long brush of dense setae; elytron with 2 setae in 7th striae apically; dorsum blackish-bronze, relatively shiny.
Where is Amara aeneopolita found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | vacant lots, meadows, grasslands, moraines |
| Range | NF–NT to ne.NY‒IA‒n.AB; isolated in c.CO |
When is Amara aeneopolita active?
Amara aeneopolita: seasonal activity - spring breeder.