Anillinus docwatsoni
This record describes Anillinus docwatsoni (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
See redescription in . Named after the famous guitarist Doc Watson, who, like these beetles, was also blind.
Identification notes
See redescription in .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Trechinae
- Tribe
- Anillini
- Genus
- Anillinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Most specimens were collected under deeply embedded rocks.
Geographic Range
NC; apparently endemic to the Hickory Nut Gorge in Henderson and Rutherford Counties .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anillinus docwatsoni Sokolov & Carlton, 2004
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anillinus docwatsoni. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anillinus docwatsoni
What is Anillinus docwatsoni?
Anillinus docwatsoni is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Anillinus docwatsoni?
See redescription in .
Where is Anillinus docwatsoni found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Most specimens were collected under deeply embedded rocks. |
| Range | NC; apparently endemic to the Hickory Nut Gorge in Henderson and Rutherford Counties . |