Amara conflata
This record describes Amara conflata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
holotype
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
Typically found in gardens, gravel and/or sand pits, meadows, fields, roadsides, relatively dry forest clearings, gardens, usually on more or less dry, sandy soils.
Geographic Range
w NA (BC‒CA to w.MT‒UT)
Seasonal Activity
Feb‒Nov
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Small seeds, decaying organisms, small invertebrates
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amara conflata LeConte 1855
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amara conflata. 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 conflata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Connor E.J. Graham; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amara conflata
How big is Amara conflata?
9‒9.4 mm
How do you identify Amara conflata?
holotype
Where is Amara conflata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Typically found in gardens, gravel and/or sand pits, meadows, fields, roadsides, relatively dry forest clearings, gardens, usually on more or less dry, sandy soils. |
| Range | w NA (BC‒CA to w.MT‒UT) |
What does Amara conflata eat?
The diet of the Amara conflata includes Small seeds, decaying organisms, small invertebrates.
When is Amara conflata active?
Amara conflata: seasonal activity - Feb‒Nov.