Dubiraphia parva
This record describes Dubiraphia parva (species). Recorded family: Elmidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
considered a Species of Greatest Conservation Need in LA & OK
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Dryopoidea
- Family
- Elmidae (Riffle Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Elminae
- Tribe
- Elmini
- Genus
- Dubiraphia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
OK ( 3 ) -TX ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dubiraphia parva Hilsenhoff 1973
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dubiraphia parva. 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 Dubiraphia parva
What is Dubiraphia parva?
Dubiraphia parva is a species in the family Elmidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Dubiraphia parva?
elytron 1.25-1.40 mm
Where is Dubiraphia parva found?
Range: OK ( 3 ) -TX ( 4 )