Diplotaxis connata
This record describes Diplotaxis connata (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The ovate and apparently connate [united] elytra and the absence of wings will readily distinguish this from the North and Central American Diplotaxis . (Schaeffer 1905) Type Locality: Palmerlee, Cochise Co., Arizona
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Melolonthinae
- Tribe
- Diplotaxini
- Genus
- Diplotaxis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ (Schaeffer 1905)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
A common species on low weeds. (Schaeffer 1905)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Diplotaxis connata Schaeffer, 1905
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Diplotaxis connata. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Diplotaxis connata
What is Diplotaxis connata?
Diplotaxis connata is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Diplotaxis connata?
Length 8.5 - 9.5 mm (Schaeffer 1905)
How do you identify Diplotaxis connata?
The ovate and apparently connate [united] elytra and the absence of wings will readily distinguish this from the North and Central American Diplotaxis . (Schaeffer 1905)
Where is Diplotaxis connata found?
Range: AZ (Schaeffer 1905)
What is the life cycle of a Diplotaxis connata?
A common species on low weeds. (Schaeffer 1905)