Platynus trifoveolatus
This record describes Platynus trifoveolatus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
easily distinguished from other Platynus spp. by its short body and oviform elytra with obsolete humeri
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
Habitat
along small creeks/seeps, beds of intermittent tributaries or just wet places; avoids major streams
Geographic Range
so. Appalachian endemic (NC-TN-GA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Platynus trifoveolatus Beutenmuller 1903
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Platynus trifoveolatus. 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 trifoveolatus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Platynus trifoveolatus
What is Platynus trifoveolatus?
Platynus trifoveolatus is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Platynus trifoveolatus?
easily distinguished from other Platynus spp. by its short body and oviform elytra with obsolete humeri
Where is Platynus trifoveolatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | along small creeks/seeps, beds of intermittent tributaries or just wet places; avoids major streams |
| Range | so. Appalachian endemic (NC-TN-GA) |