Cyclotrachelus substriatus
This record describes Cyclotrachelus substriatus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Note: This species separates from juxtapositional species in Freitag (1969) by the following combination: 1) So-called umbilicate punctures along anterolateral border of shoulder are not surrounded by prominent elevated ridges. 2) Elytral apex strongly sinuate. 3) Prominent knob along border of last abdominal sternite. (… Peter W. Messer, 23 January, 2013)
Wikipedia reference for Cyclotrachelus substriatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclotrachelus_substriatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Pterostichini
- Genus
- Cyclotrachelus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-TX-MN-WY (MO?) / Mex , mostly sc. US - Map
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cyclotrachelus substriatus. 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 Cyclotrachelus substriatus (3)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cyclotrachelus substriatus
What is Cyclotrachelus substriatus?
Cyclotrachelus substriatus is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Cyclotrachelus substriatus?
Note: This species separates from juxtapositional species in Freitag (1969) by the following combination: 1) So-called umbilicate punctures along anterolateral border of shoulder are not surrounded by prominent elevated ridges. 2) Elytral apex strongly sinuate. 3) Prominent knob along border of last abdominal sternite. (… Peter W. Messer, 23 January, 2013)
Where is Cyclotrachelus substriatus found?
Range: AZ-TX-MN-WY (MO?) / Mex , mostly sc. US - Map