Eupompha histrionica
This record describes Eupompha histrionica (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
CA (Sonoran Desert; known from a few localities)
Seasonal Activity
Mer-Apr
Diet and Behavior
Diet: adult hosts: Geraea canescens, Malacothrix sp. (other plant records exist)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eupompha histrionica. 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 histrionica (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jon Quist; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eupompha histrionica
How big is Eupompha histrionica?
9-15 mm
Where is Eupompha histrionica found?
Range: CA (Sonoran Desert; known from a few localities)
What does Eupompha histrionica eat?
The diet of the Eupompha histrionica includes adult hosts: Geraea canescens, Malacothrix sp. (other plant records exist).
When is Eupompha histrionica active?
Eupompha histrionica: seasonal activity - Mer-Apr.