Galerita forreri
This record describes Galerita forreri (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Galerita forreri is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
all black or with red pronotum
Wikipedia reference for Galerita forreri: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galerita forreri.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Galeritini
- Genus
- Galerita (False Bombardier Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. AZ & Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Galerita forreri Bates 1883
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Galerita forreri. 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 Galerita forreri (4)
Photo credits: (c) Alice Abela, all rights reserved | (c) Mason Salem, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mason Salem | (c) Alexander Harman, Ph. D., some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Alexander Harman, Ph. D. | Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Galerita forreri
What is Galerita forreri?
Galerita forreri is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Galerita forreri?
21.5-24.0 mm
How do you identify Galerita forreri?
all black or with red pronotum
Where is Galerita forreri found?
Range: s. AZ & Mexico