Clivina planicollis
This record describes Clivina planicollis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Clivina planicollis is distinguished from other Nearctic members of the fossor group by having antennal article II plurisetose rather than unisetose. (Whitehead, 1974) Det. Brad Barnd, 2024 (via spmn)
Wikipedia reference for Clivina planicollis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clivina planicollis.
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
e.US (SC & n.GA to w.TX, north to w.IN & e.KS) - Map , plus one record from s.AZ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Clivina planicollis LeConte 1857
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Clivina planicollis. 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 Clivina planicollis (3)
Photo credits: (c) Robert Webster, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Robert Webster | (c) Braden Wojahn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Braden Wojahn | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Clivina planicollis
What is Clivina planicollis?
Clivina planicollis is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Clivina planicollis?
Clivina planicollis is distinguished from other Nearctic members of the fossor group by having antennal article II plurisetose rather than unisetose. (Whitehead, 1974) Det. Brad Barnd, 2024 (via spmn)
Where is Clivina planicollis found?
Range: e.US (SC & n.GA to w.TX, north to w.IN & e.KS) - Map , plus one record from s.AZ