Calosoma wilkesii 0
Calosoma wilkesii
This record describes Calosoma wilkesii (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Species page dorsal habitus: form A · form B
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
BC‒CA west of the Rockies
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calosoma wilkesii (LeConte 1852)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Calosoma wilkesii. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Calosoma wilkesii 0
What is Calosoma wilkesii 0?
Calosoma wilkesii 0 (Calosoma wilkesii) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Calosoma wilkesii 0?
15‒20 mm
How do you identify Calosoma wilkesii 0?
Species page dorsal habitus: form A · form B
Where is Calosoma wilkesii 0 found?
Range: BC‒CA west of the Rockies