Laemostenus (Laemostenus) complanatus
Laemostenus complanatus
This record describes Laemostenus complanatus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Laemostenus complanatus is a species of ground beetle native to Europe....
Wikipedia reference for Laemostenus complanatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laemostenus complanatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Sphodrini
- Genus
- Laemostenus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
littoral in ports; cellars, caves , forests and meadows.
Geographic Range
native to n.Africa, now almost cosmopolitan ; in NA, along the Pacific (s.BC‒sw.CA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Laemostenus (Laemostenus) complanatus (Dejean 1828)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Laemostenus complanatus. 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 Laemostenus (Laemostenus) complanatus (6)
Photo credits: (c) Ken-ichi Ueda, some rights reserved (CC BY) | (c) Grahame, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by Grahame | (c) David Anderson, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by David Anderson | (c) valrazo6, all rights reserved | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , carabid_47
Frequently Asked Questions About Laemostenus (Laemostenus) complanatus
What is Laemostenus (Laemostenus) complanatus?
Laemostenus (Laemostenus) complanatus (Laemostenus complanatus) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Laemostenus (Laemostenus) complanatus?
13‒16 mm
Where is Laemostenus (Laemostenus) complanatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | littoral in ports; cellars, caves , forests and meadows. |
| Range | native to n.Africa, now almost cosmopolitan ; in NA, along the Pacific (s.BC‒sw.CA) |