Camptodes texanus
This record describes Camptodes texanus (species). Recorded family: Nitidulidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Rounded, convex, testaceous, head, thorax and scutellum piceous shining, fading into rufous at sides of thorax and apex of clypeus, elytra greenish black. Type series, 2 specimens collected at Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas.
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
Habitat
often on flowers...
Geographic Range
s. TX (Hidalgo, Cameron, and Kleberg Cos.) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Camptodes texanus Schaeffer 1904
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Camptodes texanus. 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 Camptodes texanus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Camptodes texanus
What is Camptodes texanus?
Camptodes texanus is a species in the family Nitidulidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Camptodes texanus?
Length 6 mm
How do you identify Camptodes texanus?
Rounded, convex, testaceous, head, thorax and scutellum piceous shining, fading into rufous at sides of thorax and apex of clypeus, elytra greenish black.
Where is Camptodes texanus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | often on flowers... |
| Range | s. TX (Hidalgo, Cameron, and Kleberg Cos.) - Map |