Calathus rotundicollis
This record describes Calathus rotundicollis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Length 8 to 11.5mm. It can be identified by the reddish edges of the pronotum. Found under logs and stones, even in well wooded areas. Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Carabidae
- Genus
- Calathus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found under logs and stones, even in well wooded areas.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Calathus rotundicollis. 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 Calathus rotundicollis (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Calathus rotundicollis
What is Calathus rotundicollis?
Calathus rotundicollis is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Calathus rotundicollis?
8 to 11.5mm. It can be identified by the reddish edges of the pronotum.
Where is Calathus rotundicollis found?
Habitat: Found under logs and stones, even in well wooded areas.
When is Calathus rotundicollis active?
Calathus rotundicollis: seasonal activity - All year round..