Ega laetula
This record describes Ega laetula (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytral striae continue down the entire elytra Type Locality: ad flumina Colorado et Gila
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Lachnophorini
- Genus
- Ega
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southernmost NV to se.CA and AZ to Guatemala - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ega laetula LeConte 1851
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ega laetula. 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 Ega laetula
What is Ega laetula?
Ega laetula is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Ega laetula?
Elytral striae continue down the entire elytra
Where is Ega laetula found?
Range: southernmost NV to se.CA and AZ to Guatemala - Map