Notiobia terminata
This record describes Notiobia terminata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Notiobia terminata is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Notiobia terminata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notiobia terminata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Harpalini
- Genus
- Notiobia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
open places: fields, orchards, sand & gravel pits, forest edges/clearings, usually on dry sandy soils
Geographic Range
e.NA to AZ (NF‒FL to ?SK‒SD‒AZ) to Panama; Bermuda ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Notiobia terminata (Say 1823)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Notiobia terminata. 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 Notiobia terminata (6)
Photo credits: (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) solomon v. hendrix, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by solomon v. hendrix | (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Dave Webb, all rights reserved, uploaded by Dave Webb | (c) Pierrick Bloin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Pierrick Bloin | Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Peter Messer , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Notiobia terminata
What is Notiobia terminata?
Notiobia terminata is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Notiobia terminata?
8.1‒9.6 mm
Where is Notiobia terminata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open places: fields, orchards, sand & gravel pits, forest edges/clearings, usually on dry sandy soils |
| Range | e.NA to AZ (NF‒FL to ?SK‒SD‒AZ) to Panama; Bermuda ( 3 ) |