Cotalpa conclamara
This record describes Cotalpa conclamara (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
PARATYPES Type Locality: Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area, Anderson Co., Texas (Young, 2003). Texas considers this a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) ( 5 )
Identification notes
PARATYPES
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Rutelinae
- Tribe
- Rutelini
- Genus
- Cotalpa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Texas endemic - Map (Young, 2003) Known from Anderson, Bexar, Brazos, Tyler, Robertson and Wilson counties.
Seasonal Activity
Late March, early April (Young, 2003)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Asso. w/ Post Oak - Quercus stellata (Young, 2003)
Life History
Primarily fly at dusk (Young, 2003)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cotalpa conclamara Young, 2002
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cotalpa conclamara. 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 Cotalpa conclamara (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cotalpa conclamara
What is Cotalpa conclamara?
Cotalpa conclamara is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Cotalpa conclamara?
PARATYPES
Where is Cotalpa conclamara found?
Range: Texas endemic - Map (Young, 2003) Known from Anderson, Bexar, Brazos, Tyler, Robertson and Wilson counties.
What does Cotalpa conclamara eat?
The diet of the Cotalpa conclamara includes Asso. w/ Post Oak - Quercus stellata (Young, 2003).
When is Cotalpa conclamara active?
Cotalpa conclamara: seasonal activity - Late March, early April (Young, 2003).
What is the life cycle of a Cotalpa conclamara?
Primarily fly at dusk (Young, 2003)