Haliplus leechi
This record describes Haliplus leechi (species). Recorded family: Haliplidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Anteromedial portion of the pronotum (near the anterior margin) with blackened punctures that may give the appearance of a blotch; subsutural row of elytral punctures may form a partial double row basally; other important characters are present in the male adeagus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Haliplidae (Crawling Water Beetles)
- Genus
- Haliplus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
ponds/lakes, in more open and deeper water than other congeners
Geographic Range
AK–NT–SK to CA–TX to Mexico (Tmpas.)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Haliplus leechi (Wallis 1933)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Haliplus leechi. 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 Haliplus leechi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Haliplus leechi
What is Haliplus leechi?
Haliplus leechi is a species in the family Haliplidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Haliplus leechi?
3.85–4.6 mm
How do you identify Haliplus leechi?
Anteromedial portion of the pronotum (near the anterior margin) with blackened punctures that may give the appearance of a blotch; subsutural row of elytral punctures may form a partial double row basally; other important characters are present in the male adeagus.
Where is Haliplus leechi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | ponds/lakes, in more open and deeper water than other congeners |
| Range | AK–NT–SK to CA–TX to Mexico (Tmpas.) |