Ereboporus naturaconservatus
This record describes Ereboporus naturaconservatus (species). Recorded family: Dytiscidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
three specimens collected in drift nets (300–500 µm) over two spring orifices of Caroline Springs, the headwaters of Independence Creek, Terrell County, Texas.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Dytiscidae (Predaceous Diving Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Hydroporinae
- Tribe
- Hydroporini
- Genus
- Ereboporus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
known only from Caroline Springs, Terrell County, Texas Whether this sp. occurs throughout this aquifer, in other aquifers, or in only a small area associated with this spring is unknown.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ereboporus naturaconservata Miller, Gibson, and Alarie
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ereboporus naturaconservatus. 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 Ereboporus naturaconservatus
What is Ereboporus naturaconservatus?
Ereboporus naturaconservatus is a species in the family Dytiscidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Ereboporus naturaconservatus?
Length: 2.3–2.4 mm
Where is Ereboporus naturaconservatus found?
Range: known only from Caroline Springs, Terrell County, Texas Whether this sp. occurs throughout this aquifer, in other aquifers, or in only a small area associated with this spring is unknown.