Bitoma neglecta
This record describes Bitoma neglecta (species). Recorded family: Zopheridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
similar to B. gracilis , but less elongate, generally darker and larger; pronotum wider, prosternum setose, eyes set farther apart ventrally
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Zopheridae (Ironclad Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Colydiinae
- Tribe
- Synchitini
- Genus
- Bitoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bitoma neglecta Stephan 1989
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bitoma neglecta. 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 Bitoma neglecta
What is Bitoma neglecta?
Bitoma neglecta is a species in the family Zopheridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Bitoma neglecta?
similar to B. gracilis , but less elongate, generally darker and larger; pronotum wider, prosternum setose, eyes set farther apart ventrally
Where is Bitoma neglecta found?
Range: AZ