Harpalus indianus
This record describes Harpalus indianus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Harpalus indianus is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Harpalinae. It was described by Csiki in 1932.
Wikipedia reference for Harpalus indianus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpalus indianus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Harpalini
- Genus
- Harpalus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Harpalus indianus Csiki, 1932
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Harpalus indianus. 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 Harpalus indianus (8)
Photo credits: (c) Angella Moorehouse, all rights reserved, uploaded by Angella Moorehouse | (c) David Okines, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by David Okines | (c) Curtis Meyers, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Curtis Meyers | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban