Desmopachria seminola
This record describes Desmopachria seminola (species). Recorded family: Dytiscidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Body more narrowly ovate and more convex; elytra and pronotum more finely and less densely punctate; metacoxal plates more finely and more sparsely 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
TX-FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Desmopachria seminola Young 1951
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Desmopachria seminola. 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 seminola (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , mpintar
Frequently Asked Questions About Desmopachria seminola
What is Desmopachria seminola?
Desmopachria seminola is a species in the family Dytiscidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Desmopachria seminola?
Body more narrowly ovate and more convex; elytra and pronotum more finely and less densely punctate; metacoxal plates more finely and more sparsely punctate
Where is Desmopachria seminola found?
Range: TX-FL