Podabrus rugosulus
This record describes Podabrus rugosulus (species). Recorded family: Cantharidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Cantharidae of e. Canada and ne. US
Identification notes
Cantharidae of e. Canada and ne. US
Wikipedia reference for Podabrus rugosulus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podabrus_rugosulus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Cantharidae (Soldier Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cantharinae
- Tribe
- Podabrini
- Genus
- Podabrus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Adults found on flowers and vegetation in spring. ( 4 )
Geographic Range
e. NA (NF-FL to AB-KS-TX) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Podabrus rugosulus LeConte 1850
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Podabrus rugosulus. 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 Podabrus rugosulus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Podabrus rugosulus
What is Podabrus rugosulus?
Podabrus rugosulus is a species in the family Cantharidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Podabrus rugosulus?
7-9 mm
How do you identify Podabrus rugosulus?
Cantharidae of e. Canada and ne. US
Where is Podabrus rugosulus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults found on flowers and vegetation in spring. ( 4 ) |
| Range | e. NA (NF-FL to AB-KS-TX) - Map |