Fuchsina occulta
This record describes Fuchsina occulta (species). Recorded family: Latridiidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Eyeless, antenna 10-segmented • syntype
Identification notes
Eyeless, antenna 10-segmented • syntype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Latridiidae (Minute Brown Scavenger Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Corticariinae
- Genus
- Fuchsina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
forest litter
Geographic Range
inland northern CA, SF area, and Pacific slopes in the south
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Fuchsina occulta Fall 1899
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Fuchsina occulta. 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 Fuchsina occulta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Fuchsina occulta
What is Fuchsina occulta?
Fuchsina occulta is a species in the family Latridiidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Fuchsina occulta?
Eyeless, antenna 10-segmented • syntype
Where is Fuchsina occulta found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | forest litter |
| Range | inland northern CA, SF area, and Pacific slopes in the south |