Amara apricaria
This record describes Amara apricaria (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A 6.5 to 9mm long brownish black Amara beetle. Open dryish habitats like gardens, field margins and waste ground. All year round, but most likely to be recorded in summer and autumn. Fairly frequent and widespread in much of Britain, although probably less common in the west except on the coast. No additional images available for this species.
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
Open dryish habitats like gardens, field margins and waste ground.
Seasonal Activity
All year round, but most likely to be recorded in summer and autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Fairly frequent and widespread in much of Britain, although probably less common in the west except on the coast.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amara apricaria. 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 apricaria (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Amara apricaria
What is Amara apricaria?
Amara apricaria is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Amara apricaria found?
Habitat: Open dryish habitats like gardens, field margins and waste ground.
When is Amara apricaria active?
Amara apricaria: seasonal activity - All year round, but most likely to be recorded in summer and autumn..