Bradycellus festinans
This record describes Bradycellus festinans (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Body size, habitus, and coloration superficially like B. rupestris but differs (in part) by pronotum with hind angles well rounded (not denticulate).
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
SD-MT to AR-TX - Map , most records s. Great Plains
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bradycellus festinans (Casey 1914)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bradycellus festinans. 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 Bradycellus festinans (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Peter Messer , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bradycellus festinans
What is Bradycellus festinans?
Bradycellus festinans is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Bradycellus festinans?
Body size, habitus, and coloration superficially like B. rupestris but differs (in part) by pronotum with hind angles well rounded (not denticulate).
Where is Bradycellus festinans found?
Range: SD-MT to AR-TX - Map , most records s. Great Plains