Heterops dimidiatus
This record describes Heterops dimidiatus (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Heteropsini
- Genus
- Heterops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
FL (Upper Key Largo); W.Indies
Seasonal Activity
Coll. rarely in FL in May
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Has been coll. by beating Gumbo-limbo ( Bursera simaruba ) (Burseraceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Heterops dimidiatus (Chevrolat 1838)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Heterops dimidiatus. 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 Heterops dimidiatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Heterops dimidiatus
How big is Heterops dimidiatus?
11 mm
Where is Heterops dimidiatus found?
Range: FL (Upper Key Largo); W.Indies
What does Heterops dimidiatus eat?
The diet of the Heterops dimidiatus includes Has been coll. by beating Gumbo-limbo ( Bursera simaruba ) (Burseraceae).
When is Heterops dimidiatus active?
Heterops dimidiatus: seasonal activity - Coll. rarely in FL in May.