Notiophilus substriatus
This record describes Notiophilus substriatus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small (5 mm) beetle with large bulging eyes and brassy brown studded elytra. Distinguished from N. biguttatus by the finer elytral pores. It usually prefers open ground with short, sparse vegetation and is often recorded from urban areas and fairly dry places. A day-time hunter, often seen scurrying around on the ground. Fairly widespread in Britain but not really common, and usually only single individual found. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Carabidae
- Genus
- Notiophilus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
It usually prefers open ground with short, sparse vegetation and is often recorded from urban areas and fairly dry places.
Seasonal Activity
Peak is March to June
Diet and Behavior
Life History
A day-time hunter, often seen scurrying around on the ground.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Fairly widespread in Britain but not really common, and usually only single individual found.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Notiophilus substriatus. 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 Notiophilus substriatus (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Notiophilus substriatus
What is Notiophilus substriatus?
Notiophilus substriatus is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Notiophilus substriatus found?
Habitat: It usually prefers open ground with short, sparse vegetation and is often recorded from urban areas and fairly dry places.
When is Notiophilus substriatus active?
Notiophilus substriatus: seasonal activity - Peak is March to June.
What is the life cycle of a Notiophilus substriatus?
A day-time hunter, often seen scurrying around on the ground.