Glaresis inducta
This record describes Glaresis inducta (species). Recorded family: Glaresidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A diagnosis for G. inducta would be: average size small, length 2.60 to 3.20 mm; head with vertex and posterior portion of frons dull, densely, finely rugose; body short, stout, lateral elytral margins rounded medially; elytral striae raised, strongly carinate, carinae nearly continuous, metatibial surface with armature reduced, median row of tubercles weak, obliquely transverse; posterolateral mesotibial emargination with 4 or 5 spines, spinal bases widely separated. Type Locality: southwestern Texas
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Glaresidae (Enigmatic Scarab Beetles)
- Genus
- Glaresis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
WY-sw.MI to AZ-e.TX / Mex. (Son.) - Map , Only species of the genus found east of the Mississippi River.
Seasonal Activity
May-July
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Glaresis inducta Horn 1885
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Glaresis inducta. 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 Glaresis inducta (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jeff Gruber; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , nebbeetle
Frequently Asked Questions About Glaresis inducta
What is Glaresis inducta?
Glaresis inducta is a species in the family Glaresidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Glaresis inducta?
Length 2.6 to 3.2 mm
How do you identify Glaresis inducta?
A diagnosis for G. inducta would be: average size small, length 2.60 to 3.20 mm; head with vertex and posterior portion of frons dull, densely, finely rugose; body short, stout, lateral elytral margins rounded medially; elytral striae raised, strongly carinate, carinae nearly continuous, metatibial surface with armature reduced, median row of tubercles weak, obliquely transverse; posterolateral mesotibial emargination with 4 or 5 spines, spinal bases widely separated.
Where is Glaresis inducta found?
Range: WY-sw.MI to AZ-e.TX / Mex. (Son.) - Map , Only species of the genus found east of the Mississippi River.
When is Glaresis inducta active?
Glaresis inducta: seasonal activity - May-July.