Calleida punctata
This record describes Calleida punctata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Eyes small - key to separate the similarly colored C. punctata and C. decora
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Lebiini
- Genus
- Calleida
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
on ground or low vegetation
Geographic Range
e. NA, except se US (QC-SC to MB-KS) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calleida punctata LeConte 1846
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Calleida punctata. 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 Calleida punctata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Peter Messer , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Calleida punctata
What is Calleida punctata?
Calleida punctata is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Calleida punctata?
7.0-8.5 mm
How do you identify Calleida punctata?
Eyes small - key to separate the similarly colored C. punctata and C. decora
Where is Calleida punctata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | on ground or low vegetation |
| Range | e. NA, except se US (QC-SC to MB-KS) - Map |