Aulacoscelis vogti 0
Aulacoscelis vogti
This record describes Aulacoscelis vogti (species). Recorded family: Orsodacnidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
In the United States National Museum collection there are some unidentified specimens of Aulacoscelis from the Rio Grande area in southern Texas collected by G. Vogt on flowers of Hechtea texensis (Bromeliaceae); their specific identity has not been established. ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Orsodacnidae (Ravenous Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aulacoscelidinae
- Genus
- Aulacoscelis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.TX , uncommon
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Monrods (1959b) recorded A. vogti from flowers of Guapilla ( Hechtia glomerata (not texensis ), Bromeliaceae).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aulacoscelis vogti Monrós, 1959
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aulacoscelis vogti. 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 Aulacoscelis vogti 0
What is Aulacoscelis vogti 0?
Aulacoscelis vogti 0 (Aulacoscelis vogti) is a species in the family Orsodacnidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Aulacoscelis vogti 0 found?
Range: s.TX , uncommon
What is the life cycle of a Aulacoscelis vogti 0?
Monrods (1959b) recorded A. vogti from flowers of Guapilla ( Hechtia glomerata (not texensis ), Bromeliaceae).