Selenophorus nonellipticus
This record describes Selenophorus nonellipticus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
PARATYPE Type Locality: FLORIDA: Osceola County, Disney Wilderness Preserve, 19m, N28.0997 W81.4000, Pitfall trap, 07 Jul 2015, R. Nelson
Identification notes
PARATYPE
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
AL-FL-NC
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Selenophorus nonellipticus Messer & Raber 2021
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Selenophorus nonellipticus. 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 Selenophorus nonellipticus (2)
Photo credits: (c) Connor E. J. Graham, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Connor E. J. Graham | Contributed by Peter W. Messer; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Selenophorus nonellipticus
What is Selenophorus nonellipticus?
Selenophorus nonellipticus is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Selenophorus nonellipticus?
ABL 5.8–7.0 mm
How do you identify Selenophorus nonellipticus?
PARATYPE
Where is Selenophorus nonellipticus found?
Range: AL-FL-NC