Hololepta aequalis
This record describes Hololepta aequalis (species). Recorded family: Histeridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
stria along the edge of elytron hardly reaches ¼ the of elytral length from base (complete in H. lucida )
Wikipedia reference for Hololepta aequalis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hololepta_aequalis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Histeroidea
- Family
- Histeridae (Clown Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Histerinae
- Tribe
- Hololeptini
- Genus
- Hololepta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
under bark of recently dead trees, esp. poplars, willows, elms, tulip trees and pines
Geographic Range
QC‒BC to FL‒TX‒*UT; the only representative of the genus in Canada *UT record confirmed by specimens identified by A.Tishechkin
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hololepta aequalis Say 1825
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hololepta aequalis. 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 Hololepta aequalis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Stephen_WV; Additional contributions by cotinis , McClarinJ , Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Hololepta aequalis
What is Hololepta aequalis?
Hololepta aequalis is a species in the family Histeridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hololepta aequalis?
8‒11.5 mm
How do you identify Hololepta aequalis?
stria along the edge of elytron hardly reaches ¼ the of elytral length from base (complete in H. lucida )
Where is Hololepta aequalis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | under bark of recently dead trees, esp. poplars, willows, elms, tulip trees and pines |
| Range | QC‒BC to FL‒TX‒*UT; the only representative of the genus in Canada *UT record confirmed by specimens identified by A.Tishechkin |