Perigona nigriceps
This record describes Perigona nigriceps (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
note the distinctly widened antenna segments. (comm. per Peter W. Messer, 25 October, 2007) earliest record in our area: before 1853
Wikipedia reference for Perigona nigriceps: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perigona nigriceps.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Perigonini
- Genus
- Perigona
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
margins of ponds, lakes, gardens ; commonly found in cellars or associated with stored products
Geographic Range
adventive across NA, more common in the east - Map , native to tropical Asia, cosmopolitan
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Perigona nigriceps (Dejean 1831)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Perigona nigriceps. 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 Perigona nigriceps (8)
Photo credits: (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) gernotkunz, all rights reserved, uploaded by gernotkunz | (c) Justin Williams, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Justin Williams | (c) solomon v. hendrix, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by solomon v. hendrix | (c) Steve Pelikan, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Steve Pelikan | Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Perigona nigriceps
What is Perigona nigriceps?
Perigona nigriceps is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Perigona nigriceps?
2.0‒2.5 mm
How do you identify Perigona nigriceps?
note the distinctly widened antenna segments. (comm. per Peter W. Messer, 25 October, 2007)
Where is Perigona nigriceps found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | margins of ponds, lakes, gardens ; commonly found in cellars or associated with stored products |
| Range | adventive across NA, more common in the east - Map , native to tropical Asia, cosmopolitan |