Paranchus albipes
This record describes Paranchus albipes (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This is a 6 to 9mm long, dark brown ground beetle with conspicuous pale yellow legs and antennae. The first three antennal segments are all non-pubescent. Under stones and among litter or on mud at the side of lakes, streams and rivers.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Platynini
- Genus
- Paranchus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Under stones and among litter or on mud at the side of lakes, streams and rivers.
Seasonal Activity
May to the end of September.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and quite common in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Paranchus albipes. 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 Paranchus albipes (10)
Frequently Asked Questions About Paranchus albipes
What is Paranchus albipes?
Paranchus albipes is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Paranchus albipes found?
Habitat: Under stones and among litter or on mud at the side of lakes, streams and rivers.
When is Paranchus albipes active?
Paranchus albipes: seasonal activity - May to the end of September..