Badister obtusus
This record describes Badister obtusus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Holotype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Licinini
- Genus
- Badister
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
covered places: deciduous forests, in leaf litter usually on dry and gravelly soils; occasionally adjacent fields
Geographic Range
northwern transcontinental (BC‒NT‒NS south to ne.NM along the Rockies, Guadalupe Mts. in w.TX, SD‒so.ON‒ME
Seasonal Activity
spring breeder
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Badister obtusus LeConte 1878
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Badister obtusus. 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 Badister obtusus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Badister obtusus
How big is Badister obtusus?
5.1‒6.5 mm covered places: deciduous forests, in leaf litter usually on dry and gravelly soils; occasionally adjacent fields; SA: [spring breeder];
How do you identify Badister obtusus?
Holotype
Where is Badister obtusus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | covered places: deciduous forests, in leaf litter usually on dry and gravelly soils; occasionally adjacent fields |
| Range | northwern transcontinental (BC‒NT‒NS south to ne.NM along the Rockies, Guadalupe Mts. in w.TX, SD‒so.ON‒ME |
When is Badister obtusus active?
Badister obtusus: seasonal activity - spring breeder.