Amara angustatoides
This record describes Amara angustatoides (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
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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
fields, meadows, moraines, gardens, orchards, gravel pits, roadsides, usually on soils covered with grasses
Geographic Range
NB–SD to PA-n.WV ; commonly collected in the northeast
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amara angustatoides Hieke 2000
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amara angustatoides. 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 angustatoides (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Hannah Nendick-Mason , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amara angustatoides
How big is Amara angustatoides?
5.4-7.8 mm
How do you identify Amara angustatoides?
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Where is Amara angustatoides found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | fields, meadows, moraines, gardens, orchards, gravel pits, roadsides, usually on soils covered with grasses |
| Range | NB–SD to PA-n.WV ; commonly collected in the northeast |