Oxycrepis celeris
This record describes Oxycrepis celeris (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Loxandrus celer is one of the very few N. American species that can be accurately identified using only external characters. The following combination is distinctive: 1. last tarsomere setose ventrally 2. sides of pronotum not sinuate; hind angles denticulate 3. color black, iridescent 4. elytral striae not coarsely punctate
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Abacetini
- Genus
- Oxycrepis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
coastal se US (VA-FL-TX) / W. Indies, Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oxycrepis celeris (Dejean 1828)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oxycrepis celeris. 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 Oxycrepis celeris (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Thrasher
Frequently Asked Questions About Oxycrepis celeris
What is Oxycrepis celeris?
Oxycrepis celeris is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Oxycrepis celeris?
Loxandrus celer is one of the very few N. American species that can be accurately identified using only external characters. The following combination is distinctive: 1. last tarsomere setose ventrally 2. sides of pronotum not sinuate; hind angles denticulate 3. color black, iridescent 4. elytral striae not coarsely punctate
Where is Oxycrepis celeris found?
Range: coastal se US (VA-FL-TX) / W. Indies, Mex. - Map