Calleida viridipennis
This record describes Calleida viridipennis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
bright bluish-green, elytra can be purple, sometimes margined with copper; antennae piceous , except for antennomeres 1-3 and part of 4; venter piceous occasionally comes to lights
Wikipedia reference for Calleida viridipennis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calleida viridipennis.
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
arboreal, particularly on Quercus buckleyi in c.TX ( 4 ) , adults overwinter in deep leaf litter and under bark
Geographic Range
e US to AZ (NY-FL to IA-NM-*AZ) - Map (*BG data), most records e.US to c.TX
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Aug in SC
Diet and Behavior
Life History
can penetrate fecal shield defense of larval Hemisphaerota cyanea by chewing through the shield or by getting underneath it and prying it up ( Hall & Butler 2001 ) ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calleida viridipennis (Say 1823)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Calleida viridipennis. 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 viridipennis (9)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Victor Engel, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Victor Engel | (c) skitterbug, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by skitterbug | (c) Joshua Doby, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joshua Doby | (c) Judy Gallagher, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Judy Gallagher | (c) Eric Carpenter, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Eric Carpenter | (c) Mark Richman, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Mark Richman | Contributed by Stephen_WV; Additional contributions by cotinis , Robin McLeod , Bbarnd , Chuck Entz , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Calleida viridipennis
What is Calleida viridipennis?
Calleida viridipennis is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Calleida viridipennis?
9-10 mm
How do you identify Calleida viridipennis?
bright bluish-green, elytra can be purple, sometimes margined with copper; antennae piceous , except for antennomeres 1-3 and part of 4; venter piceous
Where is Calleida viridipennis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | arboreal, particularly on Quercus buckleyi in c.TX ( 4 ) , adults overwinter in deep leaf litter and under bark |
| Range | e US to AZ (NY-FL to IA-NM-*AZ) - Map (*BG data), most records e.US to c.TX |
When is Calleida viridipennis active?
Calleida viridipennis: seasonal activity - Mar-Aug in SC.
What is the life cycle of a Calleida viridipennis?
can penetrate fecal shield defense of larval Hemisphaerota cyanea by chewing through the shield or by getting underneath it and prying it up ( Hall & Butler 2001 ) ( 5 )