Coptodera aerata
This record describes Coptodera aerata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Coptodera aerata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2012
Wikipedia reference for Coptodera aerata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coptodera aerata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Lebiini
- Genus
- Coptodera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found under and on bark of trees in forested areas. The genus is generally arboreal.
Geographic Range
e US (CT-FL to NE-TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Coptodera aerata Dejean 1825 aerata (L). 'made or covered with brass or bronze'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coptodera aerata. 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 Coptodera aerata (8)
Photo credits: (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY) | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Graham Montgomery, all rights reserved, uploaded by Graham Montgomery | (c) TheBugWhisperer, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by TheBugWhisperer | Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Coptodera aerata
What is Coptodera aerata?
Coptodera aerata is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Coptodera aerata?
5-7 mm
How do you identify Coptodera aerata?
Det. M. A. Quinn, 2012
Where is Coptodera aerata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Found under and on bark of trees in forested areas. The genus is generally arboreal. |
| Range | e US (CT-FL to NE-TX) |