Blue-bordered Pedunculate Ground Beetle
Pasimachus elongatus
This record describes Pasimachus elongatus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pasimachus elongatus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Wikipedia reference for Pasimachus elongatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasimachus elongatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scaritinae
- Tribe
- Pasimachini
- Genus
- Pasimachus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
open, dry, sandy prairie with low vegetation, usually under stones or other cover
Geographic Range
central plains (AB‒MB to NM‒TX); Sonora, Mexico
Seasonal Activity
May‒Aug in AB, all year in the south
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pasimachus elongatus LeConte 1846
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pasimachus elongatus. 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 Blue-bordered Pedunculate Ground Beetle (5)
Photo credits: (c) Steven Mlodinow, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steven Mlodinow | (c) Philip Woods, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Philip Woods | (c) Mark Oxamitny, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mark Oxamitny | (c) Cassandra Kuklinski, all rights reserved, uploaded by Cassandra Kuklinski | (c) Amber Graham, all rights reserved, uploaded by Amber Graham | Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Boris Bueche , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Blue-bordered Pedunculate Ground Beetle
What is Blue-bordered Pedunculate Ground Beetle?
Blue-bordered Pedunculate Ground Beetle (Pasimachus elongatus) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Blue-bordered Pedunculate Ground Beetle?
21‒28 mm
Where is Blue-bordered Pedunculate Ground Beetle found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | open, dry, sandy prairie with low vegetation, usually under stones or other cover |
| Range | central plains (AB‒MB to NM‒TX); Sonora, Mexico |
When is Blue-bordered Pedunculate Ground Beetle active?
Blue-bordered Pedunculate Ground Beetle: seasonal activity - May‒Aug in AB, all year in the south.