Camptodes gaumeri 0
Camptodes gaumeri
This record describes Camptodes gaumeri (species). Recorded family: Nitidulidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Color testaceous to dark rufo-piceous, humeri feebly pronounced Pygidium ferrugineus to piceous, pronotal and elytral punctures faintly/obsoletely impressed Type Locality: Mexico, Temax in North Yucatan (Gaumer).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Nitidulidae (Sap-feeding Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Nitidulinae
- Tribe
- Cyllodini
- Genus
- Camptodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
known in the US only from a small series coll'ed prior to 1943 from Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas / Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Apr 20-Jun 25
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Camptodes gaumeri Sharp 1890
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Camptodes gaumeri. 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 Camptodes gaumeri 0
What is Camptodes gaumeri 0?
Camptodes gaumeri 0 (Camptodes gaumeri) is a species in the family Nitidulidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Camptodes gaumeri 0?
4-5 mm
How do you identify Camptodes gaumeri 0?
Color testaceous to dark rufo-piceous, humeri feebly pronounced Pygidium ferrugineus to piceous, pronotal and elytral punctures faintly/obsoletely impressed
Where is Camptodes gaumeri 0 found?
Range: known in the US only from a small series coll'ed prior to 1943 from Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas / Mex. - Map
When is Camptodes gaumeri 0 active?
Camptodes gaumeri 0: seasonal activity - Apr 20-Jun 25.