Bay-winged Harp Ground Beetle
Bradycellus badipennis
This record describes Bradycellus badipennis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Leg coloration varies from entirely rufous to femora blackish against rufous tibiae (PWM, pers.obs.)
Wikipedia reference for Bradycellus badipennis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradycellus_badipennis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Harpalini
- Genus
- Bradycellus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (NB‒ON to GA‒KS)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bradycellus badipennis. 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 Bay-winged Harp Ground Beetle (2)
Photo credits: (c) Jean-François Roch, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jean-François Roch | Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bay-winged Harp Ground Beetle
What is Bay-winged Harp Ground Beetle?
Bay-winged Harp Ground Beetle (Bradycellus badipennis) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Bay-winged Harp Ground Beetle?
Leg coloration varies from entirely rufous to femora blackish against rufous tibiae (PWM, pers.obs.)
Where is Bay-winged Harp Ground Beetle found?
Range: e.NA (NB‒ON to GA‒KS)