Bolbocerosoma hamatum
This record describes Bolbocerosoma hamatum (species). Recorded family: Geotrupidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A medium-large, very convex beetle, boldly patterned in reddish/yellowish and brownish-black.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Geotrupidae (Earth-Boring Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bolboceratinae
- Genus
- Bolbocerosoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se SC-FL-AL , the sole sp. in FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bolbocerosoma hamatum Brown 1929
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bolbocerosoma hamatum. 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 Bolbocerosoma hamatum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Bolbocerosoma hamatum
What is Bolbocerosoma hamatum?
Bolbocerosoma hamatum is a species in the family Geotrupidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bolbocerosoma hamatum?
10-11 mm
How do you identify Bolbocerosoma hamatum?
A medium-large, very convex beetle, boldly patterned in reddish/yellowish and brownish-black.
Where is Bolbocerosoma hamatum found?
Range: se SC-FL-AL , the sole sp. in FL