Amara avida
This record describes Amara avida (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Amara avida is a species of beetle of the genus Amara in the Carabidae family.
Identification notes
neotype
Wikipedia reference for Amara avida: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amara avida.
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
disturbed areas, fields, orchards, sand/gravel pits, usually on sandy soils
Geographic Range
NF‒se.BC to NC‒KS‒CO
Seasonal Activity
autumn breeder
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amara avida (Say 1823)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amara avida. 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 avida (2)
Photo credits: (c) Owen Strickland, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Owen Strickland | Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amara avida
What is Amara avida?
Amara avida is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Amara avida?
7.4‒9.8 mm
How do you identify Amara avida?
neotype
Where is Amara avida found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | disturbed areas, fields, orchards, sand/gravel pits, usually on sandy soils |
| Range | NF‒se.BC to NC‒KS‒CO |
When is Amara avida active?
Amara avida: seasonal activity - autumn breeder.