Haroldiataenius limbatus
This record describes Haroldiataenius limbatus (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aphodiinae
- Tribe
- Eupariini
- Genus
- Haroldiataenius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ to Honduras (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Label data indicate that the species is usually collected during summer, and that it has been sifted from leaf litter of oak-pine forest, found in cattle dung, in Atta mexicana dump, and Atta mexicana refuse pile.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Haroldiataenius limbatus. 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 Haroldiataenius limbatus
How big is Haroldiataenius limbatus?
Length 4.5-5.0 mm
Where is Haroldiataenius limbatus found?
Range: AZ to Honduras (BG data)
What is the life cycle of a Haroldiataenius limbatus?
Label data indicate that the species is usually collected during summer, and that it has been sifted from leaf litter of oak-pine forest, found in cattle dung, in Atta mexicana dump, and Atta mexicana refuse pile.