Carabus chamissonis
This record describes Carabus chamissonis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Carabus chamissonis is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in tundra regions across northern Canada and Alaska, as well as isolated populations on Mount Washington, New Hampshire and Katahdin in Maine. This is a species of open, dry tundra environments - generally better drained than those occupied in the Arctic by Carabus truncaticollis
Wikipedia reference for Carabus chamissonis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carabus chamissonis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Carabinae
- Tribe
- Carabini
- Genus
- Carabus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
boreal transcontinental (LB‒AK south to ME‒NH & BC)
Seasonal Activity
adults May-Sep
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Carabus chamissonis. 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 Carabus chamissonis (2)
Photo credits: (c) silvanmcb, certains droits réservés (CC BY-NC), publiées par silvanmcb | Contributed by Maury J. Heiman; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Carabus chamissonis
What is Carabus chamissonis?
Carabus chamissonis is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Carabus chamissonis?
12.4‒16.5 mm
Where is Carabus chamissonis found?
Range: boreal transcontinental (LB‒AK south to ME‒NH & BC)
When is Carabus chamissonis active?
Carabus chamissonis: seasonal activity - adults May-Sep.