Amara rectangula
This record describes Amara rectangula (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Amara rectangula is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, found in the United States and Mexico.
Identification notes
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Wikipedia reference for Amara rectangula: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amara rectangula.
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
Geographic Range
w.US: A. r. ciudadensis CA to CO‒wOK‒wTX; Mexico • A. r. rectangula WA/ID‒CA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Amara rectangula LeConte 1855
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Amara rectangula. 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 rectangula (2)
Photo credits: (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | Contributed by Peter W. Messer; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Amara rectangula
What is Amara rectangula?
Amara rectangula is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Amara rectangula?
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Where is Amara rectangula found?
Range: w.US: A. r. ciudadensis CA to CO‒wOK‒wTX; Mexico • A. r. rectangula WA/ID‒CA