Calleida punctulata
This record describes Calleida punctulata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A species account written in English is available under the junior synonym Callida rugicollis G.H. Horn, 1894: page 361 . Members of genus Calleida typically have elongated pronota and without such widely reflexed lateral margins as seen in this species. Type locality: Mexique
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
Geographic Range
coastal s. TX to C. Amer. - Map .
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Calleida punctulata. 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 punctulata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Peter Messer , Thrasher
Frequently Asked Questions About Calleida punctulata
What is Calleida punctulata?
Calleida punctulata is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Calleida punctulata?
10-11 mm (Horn 1894)
How do you identify Calleida punctulata?
A species account written in English is available under the junior synonym Callida rugicollis G.H. Horn, 1894: page 361 . Members of genus Calleida typically have elongated pronota and without such widely reflexed lateral margins as seen in this species.
Where is Calleida punctulata found?
Range: coastal s. TX to C. Amer. - Map .