Anisodactylus (Spongopus) verticalis
Anisodactylus verticalis
This record describes Anisodactylus verticalis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
the only member of the precinctive Nearctic subgenus Spongopus (that may not be closely related to Anisodactylus
Wikipedia reference for Anisodactylus verticalis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anisodactylus_verticalis.
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
Habitat
damp open woods & fields with dense herbaceous cover ; covered places: deciduous forests, on moist, clayish/muddy soils
Geographic Range
NB-so.SK south to n.GA-nw.LA-e.TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anisodactylus verticalis (LeConte 1847)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anisodactylus verticalis. 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 Anisodactylus (Spongopus) verticalis (4)
Photo credits: (c) Pierrick Bloin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pierrick Bloin | (c) RichHeger, all rights reserved, uploaded by RichHeger | (c) walkingstick2, all rights reserved, uploaded by walkingstick2 | Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Anisodactylus (Spongopus) verticalis
What is Anisodactylus (Spongopus) verticalis?
Anisodactylus (Spongopus) verticalis (Anisodactylus verticalis) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anisodactylus (Spongopus) verticalis?
12.8-14.0 mm
Where is Anisodactylus (Spongopus) verticalis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | damp open woods & fields with dense herbaceous cover ; covered places: deciduous forests, on moist, clayish/muddy soils |
| Range | NB-so.SK south to n.GA-nw.LA-e.TX |