Greater Night-stalking Tiger Beetle
Omus dejeanii
This record describes Omus dejeanii (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Key
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cicindelinae
- Tribe
- Amblycheilini
- Genus
- Omus (Night-stalking Tiger Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Forest edges, especially at high elevations
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Predacious
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nocturnal
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Omus dejeanii. 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 Greater Night-stalking Tiger Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Wirth; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Greater Night-stalking Tiger Beetle
How big is Greater Night-stalking Tiger Beetle?
15 - 21 mm long
How do you identify Greater Night-stalking Tiger Beetle?
Key
Where is Greater Night-stalking Tiger Beetle found?
Habitat: Forest edges, especially at high elevations
What does Greater Night-stalking Tiger Beetle eat?
The diet of the Greater Night-stalking Tiger Beetle includes Predacious.