Anisodactylus lodingi
This record describes Anisodactylus lodingi (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
suborbiculate pronotum with very deep and prominent lateral depressions and broadly rounded posterior angles The species might be extinct; the only specimen I am aware of that was collected after 1927 is a male taken at Lcedale, George County, Mississippi.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Harpalini
- Genus
- Anisodactylus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Eastern United States: NY–FL, west to MS.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anisodactylus lodingi Schaeffer, 1911
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anisodactylus lodingi. 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 Anisodactylus lodingi
What is Anisodactylus lodingi?
Anisodactylus lodingi is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anisodactylus lodingi?
14.4-19.5mm
How do you identify Anisodactylus lodingi?
suborbiculate pronotum with very deep and prominent lateral depressions and broadly rounded posterior angles
Where is Anisodactylus lodingi found?
Range: Eastern United States: NY–FL, west to MS.