Bolbocerosoma pusillum
This record describes Bolbocerosoma pusillum (species). Recorded family: Geotrupidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
among NE spp., note small size, 5 elytral striae betw. suture and humerus, elytral intervals w/ sparse setae, and suture and apical half of elytra 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
s. & c. Great Plains - TX-IL-CO , barely reaches se corner of NE, but ranges over most of TX except far w. and e.
Seasonal Activity
May-Jul in NE
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bolbocerosoma (Bolbocerosoma) pusillum Dawson and McColloch, 1924
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bolbocerosoma pusillum. 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 pusillum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Bolbocerosoma pusillum
What is Bolbocerosoma pusillum?
Bolbocerosoma pusillum is a species in the family Geotrupidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bolbocerosoma pusillum?
6.5-10.0 mm
How do you identify Bolbocerosoma pusillum?
among NE spp., note small size, 5 elytral striae betw. suture and humerus, elytral intervals w/ sparse setae, and suture and apical half of elytra black
Where is Bolbocerosoma pusillum found?
Range: s. & c. Great Plains - TX-IL-CO , barely reaches se corner of NE, but ranges over most of TX except far w. and e.
When is Bolbocerosoma pusillum active?
Bolbocerosoma pusillum: seasonal activity - May-Jul in NE.