Euphoria casselberryi
This record describes Euphoria casselberryi (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Davis Mountains, Jeff Davis Co., Texas (Robinson, 1937). The single specimen Riley and Wolfe (2003) examined was from the Davis Mountains Resort area Davis Mts., at ca. 5800 ft. (Jeff Davis County), taken during June. ( 3 ) Texas considers this a SGCN ( 4 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cetoniinae
- Tribe
- Cetoniini
- Genus
- Euphoria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. TX (Brewster and Jeff Davis Counties, Trans-Pecos) / Mex. (CHI, DUR) - Map
Seasonal Activity
June (+ a few July-Aug records)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Euphoria casselberryi Robinson 1937
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Euphoria casselberryi. 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.
Photos of Euphoria casselberryi (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Euphoria casselberryi
What is Euphoria casselberryi?
Euphoria casselberryi is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Euphoria casselberryi found?
Range: w. TX (Brewster and Jeff Davis Counties, Trans-Pecos) / Mex. (CHI, DUR) - Map
When is Euphoria casselberryi active?
Euphoria casselberryi: seasonal activity - June (+ a few July-Aug records).