Carabus granulatus
This record describes Carabus granulatus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A large (16-23mm) granulate bronze, green or black predatory beetle. Wet fields, river margins, lakeshores and light woodland. Widespread in much of Britain but never really common.
Wikipedia reference for Carabus granulatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carabus_granulatus.
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
Habitat
Wet fields, river margins, lakeshores and light woodland.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread in much of Britain but never really common.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Carabus granulatus. 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 granulatus (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Carabus granulatus
What is Carabus granulatus?
Carabus granulatus is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Carabus granulatus found?
Habitat: Wet fields, river margins, lakeshores and light woodland.
When is Carabus granulatus active?
Carabus granulatus: seasonal activity - All year round..