Haliplus longulus
This record describes Haliplus longulus (species). Recorded family: Haliplidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra with postmedial blotches; pronotal basal plicae long (>¼ length of pronotum); prosternal process unchanneled
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
margins of ponds and marshes
Geographic Range
Transcontinental, AK‒NU‒NS south to CA‒CO‒IL‒NC
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Haliplus longulus LeConte 1850
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Haliplus longulus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Haliplus longulus
What is Haliplus longulus?
Haliplus longulus is a species in the family Haliplidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Haliplus longulus?
Elytra with postmedial blotches; pronotal basal plicae long (>¼ length of pronotum); prosternal process unchanneled
Where is Haliplus longulus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | margins of ponds and marshes |
| Range | Transcontinental, AK‒NU‒NS south to CA‒CO‒IL‒NC |