Short-Winged Blister Beetle
Meloe angusticollis
This record describes Meloe angusticollis (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Meloe angusticollis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meloe_angusticollis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meloinae
- Genus
- Meloe (Oil Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transcontinental in so. Canada & n. half of the US
Seasonal Activity
active primarily during spring and early summer , 25.iv‒28.vi in WI
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Meloe angusticollis Say 1824
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Meloe angusticollis. 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 Short-Winged Blister Beetle (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chuck Entz; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Short-Winged Blister Beetle
How big is Short-Winged Blister Beetle?
9‒19 mm
Where is Short-Winged Blister Beetle found?
Range: transcontinental in so. Canada & n. half of the US
When is Short-Winged Blister Beetle active?
Short-Winged Blister Beetle: seasonal activity - active primarily during spring and early summer , 25.iv‒28.vi in WI.