Glipostenoda ambusta
This record describes Glipostenoda ambusta (species). Recorded family: Mordellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
rather easy to distinguish by the color and by the longer and more strongly oblique ridges on the tibiae; the male is usually lighter in color than the female Ridges 3/3/2, sometimes with rudimentary ridges on tibia and 1st tarsi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Mordellidae (Tumbling Flower Beetles)
- Tribe
- Mordellistenini
- Genus
- Glipostenoda
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. N. America to AZ but not in FL
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Glipostenoda ambusta. 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 Glipostenoda ambusta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Schneider; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Glipostenoda ambusta
What is Glipostenoda ambusta?
Glipostenoda ambusta is a species in the family Mordellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Glipostenoda ambusta?
rather easy to distinguish by the color and by the longer and more strongly oblique ridges on the tibiae; the male is usually lighter in color than the female Ridges 3/3/2, sometimes with rudimentary ridges on tibia and 1st tarsi
Where is Glipostenoda ambusta found?
Range: e. N. America to AZ but not in FL