Holoparamecus floridanus 0
Holoparamecus floridanus
This record describes Holoparamecus floridanus (species). Recorded family: Endomychidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The form is a trifle less slender than in caularum , but the chief distinguishing characters are the im punctate surface and the form of the transverse subbasal impression of the pronotum, which is more nearly linear and lacks the two small median fovea?, which are always more or less evident in both pacificus and caularum . Type Locality: Key West, FL. Described from a single example in the Horn collection.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Endomychidae (Handsome Fungus Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Merophysiinae
- Genus
- Holoparamecus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost FL (Monroe & Miami-Dade County)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Holoparamecus floridanus Fall, 1899
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Holoparamecus floridanus. 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 Holoparamecus floridanus 0
What is Holoparamecus floridanus 0?
Holoparamecus floridanus 0 (Holoparamecus floridanus) is a species in the family Endomychidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Holoparamecus floridanus 0?
Length 1 mm
How do you identify Holoparamecus floridanus 0?
The form is a trifle less slender than in caularum , but the chief distinguishing characters are the im punctate surface and the form of the transverse subbasal impression of the pronotum, which is more nearly linear and lacks the two small median fovea?, which are always more or less evident in both pacificus and caularum .
Where is Holoparamecus floridanus 0 found?
Range: southmost FL (Monroe & Miami-Dade County)