Ampedus quebecensis
This record describes Ampedus quebecensis (species). Recorded family: Elateridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pale form: Elytra red with apical dark spot cordiform, pronotal punctures extremely dense, specially on the sides. Pilosity dark/black Dark form: All black, separated from the other dark Ampedus by the piceous pubescence and the dense pronotal punctuation
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Elateridae (Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Elaterinae
- Tribe
- Ampedini
- Genus
- Ampedus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern provinces to Alaska, boreal
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ampedus quebecensis Brown, 1933
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ampedus quebecensis. 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 Ampedus quebecensis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by NickBedard
Frequently Asked Questions About Ampedus quebecensis
What is Ampedus quebecensis?
Ampedus quebecensis is a species in the family Elateridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Ampedus quebecensis?
Pale form: Elytra red with apical dark spot cordiform, pronotal punctures extremely dense, specially on the sides. Pilosity dark/black Dark form: All black, separated from the other dark Ampedus by the piceous pubescence and the dense pronotal punctuation
Where is Ampedus quebecensis found?
Range: Eastern provinces to Alaska, boreal