Berosus hatchi
This record describes Berosus hatchi (species). Recorded family: Hydrophilidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
steeply declivous carina on ventrite 1
Identification notes
steeply declivous carina on ventrite 1
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Hydrophiloidea
- Family
- Hydrophilidae (Water Scavenger Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Hydrophilinae
- Tribe
- Berosini
- Genus
- Berosus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Transcontinental: BC‒NT‒QC south to s.CA along the Pacific coast and to NY in the east
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Berosus hatchi Miller 1965
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Berosus hatchi. 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 Berosus hatchi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Moyer; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Berosus hatchi
What is Berosus hatchi?
Berosus hatchi is a species in the family Hydrophilidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Berosus hatchi?
4.5‒5.8 mm
How do you identify Berosus hatchi?
steeply declivous carina on ventrite 1
Where is Berosus hatchi found?
Range: Transcontinental: BC‒NT‒QC south to s.CA along the Pacific coast and to NY in the east