Greater Tail-light Carabid
Paraclivina bipustulata
This record describes Paraclivina bipustulata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Adult: head and pronotum dark brown to blackish; elytra striated and punctate, dark brown to blackish with dull dark reddish area at base, and two large spots of same color near apex; front tarsi flattened and bearing several claw-like projections adapted for digging Det. V. Belov, 2014 adults come to light ( 4 )
Wikipedia reference for Paraclivina bipustulata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraclivina bipustulata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scaritinae
- Tribe
- Clivinini
- Genus
- Paraclivina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
flooded places: river banks, edges of ponds, usually on silt soils, among roots of grasses
Geographic Range
e US to AZ (ON-FL to SD-AZ); Mexico, W. Indies - Map , mostly e. US
Seasonal Activity
Adults found year round, active especially in spring and summer ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults are burrowers ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Paraclivina bipustulata (Fabricius 1798)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Paraclivina bipustulata. 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 Tail-light Carabid (9)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Joshua Ebright, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Joshua Ebright | (c) Chris Rorabaugh, all rights reserved, uploaded by Chris Rorabaugh | (c) John Abbott, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by John Abbott | (c) Steve King, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steve King | (c) Robert Webster, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Robert Webster | (c) Anita Gould, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Anita Gould | Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Peter Messer , v belov , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Greater Tail-light Carabid
What is Greater Tail-light Carabid?
Greater Tail-light Carabid (Paraclivina bipustulata) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Greater Tail-light Carabid?
5.8-7.5 mm
How do you identify Greater Tail-light Carabid?
Adult: head and pronotum dark brown to blackish; elytra striated and punctate, dark brown to blackish with dull dark reddish area at base, and two large spots of same color near apex; front tarsi flattened and bearing several claw-like projections adapted for digging Det. V. Belov, 2014
Where is Greater Tail-light Carabid found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | flooded places: river banks, edges of ponds, usually on silt soils, among roots of grasses |
| Range | e US to AZ (ON-FL to SD-AZ); Mexico, W. Indies - Map , mostly e. US |
When is Greater Tail-light Carabid active?
Greater Tail-light Carabid: seasonal activity - Adults found year round, active especially in spring and summer ( 4 ).
What is the life cycle of a Greater Tail-light Carabid?
Adults are burrowers ( 4 )