Blethisa hudsonica
This record describes Blethisa hudsonica (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Blethisa hudsonica is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in Europe & Northern Asia (excluding China) and North America.
Wikipedia reference for Blethisa hudsonica: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blethisa hudsonica.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Elaphrinae
- Genus
- Blethisa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
On soft soil among Carex vegetation and usually with mosses at the margins of lakes/ponds
Geographic Range
ne. US and most of Canada
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Blethisa hudsonica Casey 1924
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Blethisa hudsonica. 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 Blethisa hudsonica (2)
Photo credits: (c) Charlene Wood, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by Charlene Wood | Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Blethisa hudsonica
What is Blethisa hudsonica?
Blethisa hudsonica is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Blethisa hudsonica?
10.0-13.5 mm
Where is Blethisa hudsonica found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | On soft soil among Carex vegetation and usually with mosses at the margins of lakes/ponds |
| Range | ne. US and most of Canada |