Brachiacantha schwarzi
This record describes Brachiacantha schwarzi (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Gordon's figures Form round. |
| Head | Head yellow. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum black except anterior margin and anterolateral angle yellow, apical margin of black area uneven. Elytron black except 2 yellow, fused spots occupying basal 1/2, large apical spot present (Fig. 482 d). Ventral surface black except leg yellow, 6th and 7th abdominal sterna reddish brown. Punctures on head fine, separated by less than a diameter; pronotal punctures coarser than on head, separated by a diameter or less; punctures on elytron coarser than on pronotum, separated by a diameter or less. Type Locality: Gainesville, Alachua Co., Florida, 11-V-1930 |
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
endemic to ne. FL & s. GA - Map (squares)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachiacantha schwarzi Gordon, 1985
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachiacantha schwarzi. 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 Brachiacantha schwarzi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Brachiacantha schwarzi
What is Brachiacantha schwarzi?
Brachiacantha schwarzi is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Brachiacantha schwarzi?
Length 2.30 to 3.20 mm
How do you identify Brachiacantha schwarzi?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Gordon's figures Form round. |
| Head | Head yellow. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum black except anterior margin and anterolateral angle yellow, apical margin of black area uneven. Elytron black except 2 yellow, fused spots occupying basal 1/2, large apical spot present (Fig. 482 d). Ventral surface black except leg yellow, 6th and 7th abdominal sterna reddish brown. Punctures on head fine, separated by less than a diameter; pronotal punctures coarser than on head, separated by a diameter or less; punctures on elytron coarser than on pronotum, separated by a diameter or less. |
Where is Brachiacantha schwarzi found?
Range: endemic to ne. FL & s. GA - Map (squares)