Platynus brunneomarginatus
This record describes Platynus brunneomarginatus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A western sp. with pronotal base smooth (non-punctate) and bordered by sharp rectangular hind angles
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Platynini
- Genus
- Platynus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
so.BC to w.NM & Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Platynus brunneomarginatus (Mannerheim 1843)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Platynus brunneomarginatus. 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 Platynus brunneomarginatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Platynus brunneomarginatus
What is Platynus brunneomarginatus?
Platynus brunneomarginatus is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Platynus brunneomarginatus?
A western sp. with pronotal base smooth (non-punctate) and bordered by sharp rectangular hind angles
Where is Platynus brunneomarginatus found?
Range: so.BC to w.NM & Mexico