Amara anthobia
This record describes Amara anthobia (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
dorsal habitus earliest record in our area: DC area 1964
Identification notes
dorsal habitus
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
Geographic Range
native to Europe & the Mediterranean , adventive in NA: BC-CA in the west, NY & MD in the east
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amara anthobia Villa & Villa 1833
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amara anthobia. 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 anthobia (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amara anthobia
What is Amara anthobia?
Amara anthobia is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Amara anthobia?
dorsal habitus
Where is Amara anthobia found?
Range: native to Europe & the Mediterranean , adventive in NA: BC-CA in the west, NY & MD in the east