Scaphinotus webbi
This record describes Scaphinotus webbi (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Parameres of aedeagus have setae on the tips, margins of pronotum markedly reflexed, wider than in typical viduus. Populations in Virginia show a mixture of this form and typical viduus features; Hoffman et. al 2006 point out that webbi might be a synonym of viduus .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Carabinae
- Tribe
- Cychrini
- Genus
- Scaphinotus (Snail Carabids)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Type locality is in central Virginia , relatively far from other Irichroa records in the state. Scaphinotus with webbi features have also been reported from KY, PA, and WV. Barr 1985 states that webbi also occurs in the Linville Gorge of North Carolina.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Scaphinotus webbi Bell, 1959
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Scaphinotus webbi. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scaphinotus webbi
What is Scaphinotus webbi?
Scaphinotus webbi is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Scaphinotus webbi?
Parameres of aedeagus have setae on the tips, margins of pronotum markedly reflexed, wider than in typical viduus. Populations in Virginia show a mixture of this form and typical viduus features; Hoffman et. al 2006 point out that webbi might be a synonym of viduus .
Where is Scaphinotus webbi found?
Range: Type locality is in central Virginia , relatively far from other Irichroa records in the state. Scaphinotus with webbi features have also been reported from KY, PA, and WV. Barr 1985 states that webbi also occurs in the Linville Gorge of North Carolina.