Desmopachria mexicana
This record describes Desmopachria mexicana (species). Recorded family: Dytiscidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytron with lateral dark spots separate from combined discal and sutural markings; pronotum with discal punctation distinctly finer than that of elytra; metacoxal plate relatively coarsely but shallowly punctate
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Dytiscidae (Predaceous Diving Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Hydroporinae
- Tribe
- Hyphydrini
- Genus
- Desmopachria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. CA to AZ, w. TX / Mex.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Desmopachria mexicana Sharp 1882
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Desmopachria mexicana. 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 Desmopachria mexicana (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , mpintar
Frequently Asked Questions About Desmopachria mexicana
What is Desmopachria mexicana?
Desmopachria mexicana is a species in the family Dytiscidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Desmopachria mexicana?
Elytron with lateral dark spots separate from combined discal and sutural markings; pronotum with discal punctation distinctly finer than that of elytra; metacoxal plate relatively coarsely but shallowly punctate
Where is Desmopachria mexicana found?
Range: s. CA to AZ, w. TX / Mex.