Calosoma aurocinctum
This record describes Calosoma aurocinctum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
First recorded in the US by Townsend (1902) from specimens collected near Brownsville.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Carabinae
- Tribe
- Carabini
- Genus
- Calosoma (Caterpillar Hunter Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
occasionally found in numbers in the south Texas brush
Geographic Range
so. TX to Nicaragua - Map
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Oct
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calosoma aurocinctum Chaudoir 1850
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Calosoma aurocinctum. 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 Calosoma aurocinctum (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov , Harsi S. Parker
Frequently Asked Questions About Calosoma aurocinctum
What is Calosoma aurocinctum?
Calosoma aurocinctum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Calosoma aurocinctum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | occasionally found in numbers in the south Texas brush |
| Range | so. TX to Nicaragua - Map |
When is Calosoma aurocinctum active?
Calosoma aurocinctum: seasonal activity - Apr-Oct.