Common harp ground beetle vs
Amara communis compared with Xanthomonas melonis
Key Differences
- Common harp ground beetle is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Common harp ground beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Coleoptera (Beetles) | Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) |
| Family | Carabidae | Xanthomonadaceae |
| Genus | Amara | Xanthomonas |
| Species | Amara communis | Xanthomonas melonis |
Conservation Status
Common harp ground beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Common harp ground beetle | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Common harp ground beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Common harp ground beetle
The common harp ground beetle, <em>Amara communis</em>, is an insect belonging to the order Coleoptera, family Carabidae, the ground beetles. This species is distributed across Europe and North America, indicating a wide Holarctic range. Ground beetles of the genus Amara are typically found in a variety of terrestrial habitats including grasslands, agricultural fields, woodland margins, and disturbed areas. Members of this genus are generally omnivorous or seed-feeding, and some are known to consume weed seeds, giving them potential ecological significance in agroecosystems. <em>Amara communis</em> is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, reflecting stable populations across its range. No dietary information has been provided specifically for this species in current records. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.
Xanthomonas melonis is a gram-negative plant-pathogenic bacterium in the family Xanthomonadaceae, causing bacterial spot disease on melon (Cucumis melo) and related cucurbit crops. It produces characteristic yellow-pigmented colonies and spreads via contaminated seed and water. Its conservation status is not evaluated.
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