Amara cupreolata
This record describes Amara cupreolata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Amara cupreolata is a species of seed-eating ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
MCZ specimen
Wikipedia reference for Amara cupreolata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amara cupreolata.
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
fields, meadows, orchards, roadsides, gravel pits, often on dry sandy soils; sometimes on Solidago flowers
Geographic Range
NS‒so.BC south to NC‒AL‒TX‒CO‒ID
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amara cupreolata Putzeys 1866
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amara cupreolata. 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 cupreolata (3)
Photo credits: (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) pmbrousseau, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by pmbrousseau | Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amara cupreolata
What is Amara cupreolata?
Amara cupreolata is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Amara cupreolata?
6.5‒8.0 mm, usually <7.5 mm
How do you identify Amara cupreolata?
MCZ specimen
Where is Amara cupreolata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | fields, meadows, orchards, roadsides, gravel pits, often on dry sandy soils; sometimes on Solidago flowers |
| Range | NS‒so.BC south to NC‒AL‒TX‒CO‒ID |