Anthracus consputus
This record describes Anthracus consputus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A 3.8 to 5 mm long, brown ground beetle. Good photograph required, please also state size. Found amongst grass and leaves in shady or damp places and at the margins of still water. Most records seem to be in spring and early summer. Widespread in the southern half on Britain, but may be local in distribution. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Carabidae
- Genus
- Anthracus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found amongst grass and leaves in shady or damp places and at the margins of still water.
Seasonal Activity
Most records seem to be in spring and early summer.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread in the southern half on Britain, but may be local in distribution.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anthracus consputus. 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 Anthracus consputus
What is Anthracus consputus?
Anthracus consputus is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Anthracus consputus found?
Habitat: Found amongst grass and leaves in shady or damp places and at the margins of still water.
When is Anthracus consputus active?
Anthracus consputus: seasonal activity - Most records seem to be in spring and early summer..