Brachinus adustipennis
This record describes Brachinus adustipennis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The brown elytra and pale epipleura (elytral edge), and pubescent elytral disc separate members of this species from all others east of the continental divide in the United States. knees infuscated. Antennal articles 3 and 4, usually terga slightly infuscated, otherwsie body and limbs testaceous to ferrugineous. Dorsal surface of elytra brown Det. E. G. Riley, 2010 Type locality: Myakka River, Myakka River State Park, Sarasota County, Florida.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Brachininae
- Genus
- Brachinus (Bombardier Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US to NM (MA-FL to NE-w.TX) to Panama; Cuba - Map , mostly se.US - 552 spmns examined
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Along the Myakka River they occurred beneath boards and stones on the river’s grassy banks. At Juniper Springs, Florida, and in the Okefenokee Swamp, we found them in the roots of grass clumps in Scirpus-Typha marshes. In Texas they occurred on the muddy banks of the San Jacinto River in grassy clumps.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachinus adustipennis Erwin 1969
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachinus adustipennis. 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 Brachinus adustipennis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Brachinus adustipennis
What is Brachinus adustipennis?
Brachinus adustipennis is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Brachinus adustipennis?
6‒10.2 mm
How do you identify Brachinus adustipennis?
The brown elytra and pale epipleura (elytral edge), and pubescent elytral disc separate members of this species from all others east of the continental divide in the United States. knees infuscated. Antennal articles 3 and 4, usually terga slightly infuscated, otherwsie body and limbs testaceous to ferrugineous. Dorsal surface of elytra brown Det. E. G. Riley, 2010
Where is Brachinus adustipennis found?
Range: e US to NM (MA-FL to NE-w.TX) to Panama; Cuba - Map , mostly se.US - 552 spmns examined
What is the life cycle of a Brachinus adustipennis?
Along the Myakka River they occurred beneath boards and stones on the river’s grassy banks. At Juniper Springs, Florida, and in the Okefenokee Swamp, we found them in the roots of grass clumps in Scirpus-Typha marshes. In Texas they occurred on the muddy banks of the San Jacinto River in grassy clumps.