Eupompha fissiceps
This record describes Eupompha fissiceps (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
elytra can be coppery (or blue): head can be dark: Can be locally abundant but spotty and not seen every year. (E.G. Riley, pers. comm. to MAQ)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meloinae
- Tribe
- Eupomphini
- Genus
- Eupompha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. AZ to w. TX / nc. Mex. - Map ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
June-Sept
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Said to like to visit flowering creosote bush. (E.G. Riley, pers. comm. to MAQ)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eupompha fissiceps LeConte, 1858
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eupompha fissiceps. 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 Eupompha fissiceps (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Eupompha fissiceps
What is Eupompha fissiceps?
Eupompha fissiceps is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eupompha fissiceps?
18-20 mm
How do you identify Eupompha fissiceps?
elytra can be coppery (or blue): head can be dark:
Where is Eupompha fissiceps found?
Range: se. AZ to w. TX / nc. Mex. - Map ( 3 )
When is Eupompha fissiceps active?
Eupompha fissiceps: seasonal activity - June-Sept.
What is the life cycle of a Eupompha fissiceps?
Said to like to visit flowering creosote bush. (E.G. Riley, pers. comm. to MAQ)