Chlaenius vafer
This record describes Chlaenius vafer (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Chlaenius vafer is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
Holotype
Wikipedia reference for Chlaenius vafer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlaenius vafer.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Chlaeniini
- Genus
- Chlaenius (Vivid Metallic Ground Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sc.US (MO‒MS to NE‒TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chlaenius vafer LeConte 1852
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Chlaenius vafer. 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 Chlaenius vafer (4)
Photo credits: (c) Michelle W. （鍾偉瑋）, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michelle W. （鍾偉瑋） | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Joe, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Joe | Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Maury Heiman , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Chlaenius vafer
What is Chlaenius vafer?
Chlaenius vafer is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Chlaenius vafer?
Holotype
Where is Chlaenius vafer found?
Range: sc.US (MO‒MS to NE‒TX)