Stenolophus comma
This record describes Stenolophus comma (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
S. comma vs S. lecontei adapted from :
Identification notes
S. comma vs S. lecontei adapted from :
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Harpalini
- Genus
- Stenolophus (Seedcorn Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transcontinental: NF–BC to SC-c.TX-CA - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stenolophus comma (Fabricius 1775)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stenolophus comma. 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 Stenolophus comma (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , Peter Messer , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Stenolophus comma
What is Stenolophus comma?
Stenolophus comma is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Stenolophus comma?
S. comma vs S. lecontei adapted from :
Where is Stenolophus comma found?
Range: transcontinental: NF–BC to SC-c.TX-CA - Map