Pseudamara arenaria
This record describes Pseudamara arenaria (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Holotype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Zabrini
- Genus
- Pseudamara
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
deciduous forests and forest clearings, usually in leaf litter on gravelly soils
Geographic Range
NS‒ON‒MN to NC‒IL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudamara arenaria (LeConte 1847)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pseudamara arenaria. 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 Pseudamara arenaria (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudamara arenaria
How big is Pseudamara arenaria?
5.0‒5.8 mm
How do you identify Pseudamara arenaria?
Holotype
Where is Pseudamara arenaria found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | deciduous forests and forest clearings, usually in leaf litter on gravelly soils |
| Range | NS‒ON‒MN to NC‒IL |