Myas cyanescens
This record describes Myas cyanescens (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Myas cyanescens is a species of woodland ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Myas cyanescens: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myas cyanescens.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Pterostichini
- Genus
- Myas
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
covered places: deciduous/mixed forests, forest edges, mainly in leaf litter and under small logs
Geographic Range
e. NA (NS‒GA to ON‒MN‒AL‒?TX)
Seasonal Activity
autumn breeder
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Myas cyanescens Dejean 1828
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Myas cyanescens. 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 Myas cyanescens (5)
Photo credits: (c) Pierrick Bloin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pierrick Bloin | (c) John Thomas McLaughlin, all rights reserved, uploaded by John Thomas McLaughlin | (c) Nick Bédard, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Bédard | (c) abeck365, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by abeck365 | Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Myas cyanescens
What is Myas cyanescens?
Myas cyanescens is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Myas cyanescens?
13.5‒15.5 mm
Where is Myas cyanescens found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | covered places: deciduous/mixed forests, forest edges, mainly in leaf litter and under small logs |
| Range | e. NA (NS‒GA to ON‒MN‒AL‒?TX) |
When is Myas cyanescens active?
Myas cyanescens: seasonal activity - autumn breeder.