Amara crassispina
This record describes Amara crassispina (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Holotype clues separating it from sibling 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 places
Geographic Range
ME‒FL to MT‒CO‒so.TX ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amara crassispina LeConte 1855
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amara crassispina. 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 crassispina (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amara crassispina
What is Amara crassispina?
Amara crassispina is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Amara crassispina?
7.2‒8.8 mm
How do you identify Amara crassispina?
Holotype clues separating it from sibling species:
Where is Amara crassispina found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open places |
| Range | ME‒FL to MT‒CO‒so.TX ( 3 ) |