Anillinus dohrni
This record describes Anillinus dohrni (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Impossible to identify, because it is known from a single female from an unknown locality.
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
Geographic Range
Reported from "Florida", but the single specimen might be mislabeled
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anillinus dohrni (Ehlers, 1884)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anillinus dohrni. 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 Anillinus dohrni (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Curt H.
Frequently Asked Questions About Anillinus dohrni
What is Anillinus dohrni?
Anillinus dohrni is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Anillinus dohrni?
Impossible to identify, because it is known from a single female from an unknown locality.
Where is Anillinus dohrni found?
Range: Reported from Florida, but the single specimen might be mislabeled