Brachinus kavanaughi 0
Brachinus kavanaughi
This record describes Brachinus kavanaughi (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
last key couplet: Knees not infuscated; elytral pubescence in rows between barely elevated costae; pronotum cordiform (fig. 226) elytra blue Type locality: Superior, Boulder County, Colorado, along Coal Creek.
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.WY to w.TX to w.NY / ne.Mex. - Map - 508 spmns examined
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachinus kavanaughi Erwin, 1969
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachinus kavanaughi. 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 Brachinus kavanaughi 0
What is Brachinus kavanaughi 0?
Brachinus kavanaughi 0 (Brachinus kavanaughi) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Brachinus kavanaughi 0?
8.0 to 12.0 mm
How do you identify Brachinus kavanaughi 0?
last key couplet: Knees not infuscated; elytral pubescence in rows between barely elevated costae; pronotum cordiform (fig. 226) elytra blue
Where is Brachinus kavanaughi 0 found?
Range: e.WY to w.TX to w.NY / ne.Mex. - Map - 508 spmns examined