Laemostenus (Pristonychus) terricola
Laemostenus terricola
This record describes Laemostenus terricola (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Laemostenus terricola is a species of ground beetle native to Europe....
Wikipedia reference for Laemostenus terricola: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laemostenus terricola.
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
cellars, stables, barns
Geographic Range
native to, and widespread across Europe , adventive in NA (NF-QC & MA; BC)
Seasonal Activity
autumn breeder
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Laemostenus terricola (Herbst 1784)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Laemostenus terricola. 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 (Pristonychus) terricola (5)
Photo credits: (c) Pierrick Bloin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pierrick Bloin | (c) Mike Hedde, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Hedde | (c) marcelpolling, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by marcelpolling | Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Laemostenus (Pristonychus) terricola
What is Laemostenus (Pristonychus) terricola?
Laemostenus (Pristonychus) terricola (Laemostenus terricola) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Laemostenus (Pristonychus) terricola?
13.0-17.5 mm
Where is Laemostenus (Pristonychus) terricola found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | cellars, stables, barns |
| Range | native to, and widespread across Europe , adventive in NA (NF-QC & MA; BC) |
When is Laemostenus (Pristonychus) terricola active?
Laemostenus (Pristonychus) terricola: seasonal activity - autumn breeder.