Brachiacantha blaisdelli 0
Brachiacantha blaisdelli
This record describes Brachiacantha blaisdelli (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gordon's Figures - Elytron black with orange maculation varying from a form with irregular median band and apical spot to a form with median band and apical spot obscurely connected only member of the dentipes group with an extreme western distribution. The body form is more narrow and elongate than in any other member of the group. Type locality: Goldfield, Esmeralda Co., Nevada
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scymninae
- Tribe
- Scymnini
- Genus
- Brachiacantha (Spurleg Lady Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.OR-Calif-w.NV - Map (stars)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachiacantha blaisdelli Nunenmacher, 1909
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachiacantha blaisdelli. 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 Brachiacantha blaisdelli 0
What is Brachiacantha blaisdelli 0?
Brachiacantha blaisdelli 0 (Brachiacantha blaisdelli) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Brachiacantha blaisdelli 0?
4.40 to 5.0 mm
How do you identify Brachiacantha blaisdelli 0?
Gordon's Figures - Elytron black with orange maculation varying from a form with irregular median band and apical spot to a form with median band and apical spot obscurely connected only member of the dentipes group with an extreme western distribution. The body form is more narrow and elongate than in any other member of the group.
Where is Brachiacantha blaisdelli 0 found?
Range: s.OR-Calif-w.NV - Map (stars)