Calosoma tepidum
This record describes Calosoma tepidum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Calosoma tepidum is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Carabinae. It was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1851.
Wikipedia reference for Calosoma tepidum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calosoma tepidum.
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
Geographic Range
w.NA (BC‒CA to AB‒NE‒CO)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calosoma tepidum LeConte 1852
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Calosoma tepidum. 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 tepidum (4)
Photo credits: (c) Tori Miller, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tori Miller | (c) President and Fellows of Harvard College, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA) | Contributed by Jon Quist; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Calosoma tepidum
What is Calosoma tepidum?
Calosoma tepidum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Calosoma tepidum?
15‒24 mm
Where is Calosoma tepidum found?
Range: w.NA (BC‒CA to AB‒NE‒CO)