Euparixia duncani
This record describes Euparixia duncani (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pronotum constricted only in posterior one- third, the posterior angles prominent and acute Type Locality: Globe, Arizona
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aphodiinae
- Tribe
- Eupariini
- Genus
- Euparixia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
so. AZ / nw. Mex. ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Host: The host has not been established for this species even though it is the most abundant in collections, Woodruff & Cartwright suspect that it is associated with Acromyrmex versicolor and/or Atta mexicana although the latter is not known from Tucson or Globe, Ariz,, where most of the E. duncani have been found.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Euparixia duncani Brown 1927
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Euparixia duncani. 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 Euparixia duncani
What is Euparixia duncani?
Euparixia duncani is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Euparixia duncani?
Length 5.0-5.75 mm
How do you identify Euparixia duncani?
Pronotum constricted only in posterior one- third, the posterior angles prominent and acute
Where is Euparixia duncani found?
Range: so. AZ / nw. Mex. ( 3 )
What is the life cycle of a Euparixia duncani?
Host: The host has not been established for this species even though it is the most abundant in collections, Woodruff & Cartwright suspect that it is associated with Acromyrmex versicolor and/or Atta mexicana although the latter is not known from Tucson or Globe, Ariz,, where most of the E. duncani have been found.