Amara carinata
This record describes Amara carinata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Amara carinata is a species of beetle of the genus Amara in the Carabidae family.
Identification notes
Holotype
Wikipedia reference for Amara carinata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amara carinata.
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 places: fields, gardens, wastelands, sand pits, usually on sandy or clayish soils
Geographic Range
BC‒QC to CA‒TX Panhandle‒AR‒OH‒MA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amara carinata (LeConte 1847)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amara carinata. 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 carinata (2)
Photo credits: (c) Bufface, all rights reserved, uploaded by Bufface | Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amara carinata
What is Amara carinata?
Amara carinata is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Amara carinata?
11.0‒14.2 mm
How do you identify Amara carinata?
Holotype
Where is Amara carinata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open places: fields, gardens, wastelands, sand pits, usually on sandy or clayish soils |
| Range | BC‒QC to CA‒TX Panhandle‒AR‒OH‒MA |