Attalus australis 0
Attalus australis
This record describes Attalus australis (species). Recorded family: Melyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The pale tibiae and tarsi contrast strongly with the black femora. The blue-black upper surface and posteriorly widened elytra give it the appearance of a Pseudobaeus , but the male and female elytra are similar in form.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Melyridae (Soft-winged Flower Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Malachiinae
- Tribe
- Malachiini
- Genus
- Attalus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Swept in some numbers, Feb. 21-27, 1919, from low vegetation along the inner margin of the beach at Cape Sable.
Geographic Range
FL endemic
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Attalus australis Blatchley, 1922
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Attalus australis. 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 Attalus australis 0
What is Attalus australis 0?
Attalus australis 0 (Attalus australis) is a species in the family Melyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Attalus australis 0?
Length 1.3-1.8 mm
How do you identify Attalus australis 0?
The pale tibiae and tarsi contrast strongly with the black femora. The blue-black upper surface and posteriorly widened elytra give it the appearance of a Pseudobaeus , but the male and female elytra are similar in form.
Where is Attalus australis 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Swept in some numbers, Feb. 21-27, 1919, from low vegetation along the inner margin of the beach at Cape Sable. |
| Range | FL endemic |