Saltmarsh Tiger Beetle
Eunota severa
This record describes Eunota severa (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cicindelinae
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Genus
- Eunota (Saline Tiger Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX-FL, Mex. - Map , mainly along Gulf Coast, particularly the TX coast
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Sep
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eunota severa (LaFerté-Sénectère)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eunota severa. 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 Saltmarsh Tiger Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Gretchen Grammer; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , ceiseman , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Saltmarsh Tiger Beetle
How big is Saltmarsh Tiger Beetle?
11-15 mm
Where is Saltmarsh Tiger Beetle found?
Range: TX-FL, Mex. - Map , mainly along Gulf Coast, particularly the TX coast
When is Saltmarsh Tiger Beetle active?
Saltmarsh Tiger Beetle: seasonal activity - Jun-Sep.