Epicauta cicatrix 0
Epicauta cicatrix
This record describes Epicauta cicatrix (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
distinguished from the other members [of the caviceps -group], and from all other Nearctic and Neotropical members of Epicauta , by the form of the second antennal segment (see fig. 5). Type Locality: Presidio, Texas, Nov. 14, 1944, J. H. Russell (USNM).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meloinae
- Tribe
- Epicautini
- Genus
- Epicauta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
the first 30 spmns coll'ed "about a mile from Presidio, TX in the valley flat of the Rio Grande, on flowers and leaves of a yellow-flowered composite, Viguiera stenoloba ." , subsequent records also along the Rio Grande valley flat in adjacent Brewster Co.
Geographic Range
w. TX (Brewster & Presidio Cos.) - Map ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Epicauta cicatrix Werner, 1951
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Epicauta cicatrix. 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 Epicauta cicatrix 0
What is Epicauta cicatrix 0?
Epicauta cicatrix 0 (Epicauta cicatrix) is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Epicauta cicatrix 0?
8-12 mm
How do you identify Epicauta cicatrix 0?
distinguished from the other members [of the caviceps -group], and from all other Nearctic and Neotropical members of Epicauta , by the form of the second antennal segment (see fig. 5).
Where is Epicauta cicatrix 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | the first 30 spmns coll'ed about a mile from Presidio, TX in the valley flat of the Rio Grande, on flowers and leaves of a yellow-flowered composite, Viguiera stenoloba . , subsequent records also along the Rio Grande valley flat in adjacent Brewster Co. |
| Range | w. TX (Brewster & Presidio Cos.) - Map ( 3 ) |