Meloe campanicollis
This record describes Meloe campanicollis (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Like in most American Meloe , apical antennomeres shorter than 2x their width, unlike in M. americanus/impressus , but not M. angusticollis . A greenish/olive tint is common and quite diagnostic, if there (can be black/blue). Pronotum typically inflated at anteriour angles
Wikipedia reference for Meloe campanicollis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meloe_campanicollis.
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
e.US (NY‒GA to WI‒c.TX) - Map
Seasonal Activity
active primarily during fall/winter ; in WI, 25.viii‒23.xi (one specimen 13.v) • vast majority of collections Oct‒Nov but spring records are known. "I have seen a very few records from spring and even summer." -J.D. Pinto, pers. comm. to =v=, 6.xii.2011
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Meloe campanicollis Pinto & Selander 1970
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Meloe campanicollis. 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 Meloe campanicollis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Boris Bueche
Frequently Asked Questions About Meloe campanicollis
What is Meloe campanicollis?
Meloe campanicollis is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Meloe campanicollis?
11‒17 mm
How do you identify Meloe campanicollis?
Like in most American Meloe , apical antennomeres shorter than 2x their width, unlike in M. americanus/impressus , but not M. angusticollis . A greenish/olive tint is common and quite diagnostic, if there (can be black/blue). Pronotum typically inflated at anteriour angles
Where is Meloe campanicollis found?
Range: e.US (NY‒GA to WI‒c.TX) - Map
When is Meloe campanicollis active?
Meloe campanicollis: seasonal activity - active primarily during fall/winter ; in WI, 25.viii‒23.xi (one specimen 13.v) • vast majority of collections Oct‒Nov but spring records are known. I have seen a very few records from spring and even summer. -J.D. Pinto, pers. comm. to =v=, 6.xii.2011.