Selenophorus breviusculus
This record describes Selenophorus breviusculus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
distinctive hairy thing Type locality: Oklahoma (Fort Cobb, Caddo Co.)
Identification notes
distinctive hairy thing
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Harpalini
- Genus
- Selenophorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. KS to ne. TX - Map , rare endemic species
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Selenophorus breviusculus Horn 1880
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Selenophorus breviusculus. 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 Selenophorus breviusculus
What is Selenophorus breviusculus?
Selenophorus breviusculus is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Selenophorus breviusculus?
ABL 6.0–6.5 mm
How do you identify Selenophorus breviusculus?
distinctive hairy thing
Where is Selenophorus breviusculus found?
Range: s. KS to ne. TX - Map , rare endemic species