Clivina morio
This record describes Clivina morio (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
From Bousquet : The species can be distinguished from the other eastern North American species of Leucocara by its size and shorter metepisternum. The four specimens studied of C. morio range between 7.0 and 8.5 mm in size while the largest specimen seen of the other species reach only 6.4 mm. The ratio length of metasternum, measured at the shortest distance between the meso- and metacoxa, and length of metacoxa measured in the same line as the metasternum is 0.9–1.0 in C. morio while it is 1.2–1.5 in the other eastern species. The strial punctures in C. morio are also larger, those on the anterior half of the elytra being larger than the depression around the anterior discal seta while in the other species the strial punctures are subequal or smaller than the depression around the anterior discal seta.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scaritinae
- Tribe
- Clivinini
- Genus
- Clivina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
LA, MS, OK, TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Clivina morio Dejean, 1831
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Clivina morio. 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 Clivina morio
What is Clivina morio?
Clivina morio is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Clivina morio?
From Bousquet : The species can be distinguished from the other eastern North American species of Leucocara by its size and shorter metepisternum. The four specimens studied of C. morio range between 7.0 and 8.5 mm in size while the largest specimen seen of the other species reach only 6.4 mm. The ratio length of metasternum, measured at the shortest distance between the meso- and metacoxa, and length of metacoxa measured in the same line as the metasternum is 0.9–1.0 in C. morio while it is 1.2–1.5 in the other eastern species. The strial punctures in C. morio are also larger, those on the anterior half of the elytra being larger than the depression around the anterior discal seta while in the other species the strial punctures are subequal or smaller than the depression around the anterior discal seta.
Where is Clivina morio found?
Range: LA, MS, OK, TX