Asaphidion curtum
This record describes Asaphidion curtum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length about 4 or 5 mm. A shiny metallic bronze beetle sometimes with violet or blue overtones. The elytra have prominent depressions. This species has very prominent eyes. Antennal segments 6-10 yellow/brown, c.f. segments 6-10 blackish/brown in Asaphidion flavipes . Woodlands and gardens, often in leaf litter. It prefers moist and heavy soils. All year round, but particularly March to August. Widely distributed in England and Wales, in the west many records are coastal and in the northeast, above York, there are no records. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Trechinae
- Tribe
- Bembidiini
- Genus
- Asaphidion
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Woodlands and gardens, often in leaf litter. It prefers moist and heavy soils.
Seasonal Activity
All year round, but particularly March to August.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widely distributed in England and Wales, in the west many records are coastal and in the northeast, above York, there are no records.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Asaphidion curtum. 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 Asaphidion curtum (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Asaphidion curtum
What is Asaphidion curtum?
Asaphidion curtum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Asaphidion curtum?
about 4 or 5 mm. A shiny metallic bronze beetle sometimes with violet or blue overtones. The elytra have prominent depressions. This species has very prominent eyes. Antennal segments 6-10 yellow/brown, c.f. segments 6-10 blackish/brown in
Where is Asaphidion curtum found?
Habitat: Woodlands and gardens, often in leaf litter. It prefers moist and heavy soils.
When is Asaphidion curtum active?
Asaphidion curtum: seasonal activity - All year round, but particularly March to August..