Cephaloscymnus insulatus
This record describes Cephaloscymnus insulatus (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
brown with reddish pronotum and piceous venter; legs, mouthparts, and epipleuron brown Type locality: Santa Rita Mts., Arizona
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Sticholotidinae
- Tribe
- Microweiseini
- Genus
- Cephaloscymnus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se AZ (where it's sympatric with all 3 other spp.) [ Map ]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cephaloscymnus insulatus Gordon 1970
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cephaloscymnus insulatus. 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 Cephaloscymnus insulatus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cephaloscymnus insulatus
What is Cephaloscymnus insulatus?
Cephaloscymnus insulatus is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cephaloscymnus insulatus?
2.0-2.1 mm
How do you identify Cephaloscymnus insulatus?
brown with reddish pronotum and piceous venter; legs, mouthparts, and epipleuron brown
Where is Cephaloscymnus insulatus found?
Range: se AZ (where it's sympatric with all 3 other spp.) [ Map ]