Anthicus maritimus
This record describes Anthicus maritimus (species). Recorded family: Anthicidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Anthicus maritimus is a species of antlike flower beetle in the family Anthicidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Identification notes
Holotype
Wikipedia reference for Anthicus maritimus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthicus maritimus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Anthicidae (Antlike Flower Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Anthicinae
- Genus
- Anthicus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA‒Baja (D.S. Chandler, pers.comm. to =v=)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anthicus maritimus LeConte 1851
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anthicus maritimus. 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 Anthicus maritimus (3)
Photo credits: (c) Alice Abela, all rights reserved | Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Anthicus maritimus
What is Anthicus maritimus?
Anthicus maritimus is a species in the family Anthicidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Anthicus maritimus?
Holotype
Where is Anthicus maritimus found?
Range: CA‒Baja (D.S. Chandler, pers.comm. to =v=)