Hydroporus angustatus
This record describes Hydroporus angustatus (species). Recorded family: Dytiscidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small (approx 3 mm) mid to dark brown water beetle. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Dytiscidae
- Genus
- Hydroporus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Usually found in the water of ponds.
Seasonal Activity
Spring to autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
NatureSpot
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hydroporus angustatus. 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 Hydroporus angustatus
What is Hydroporus angustatus?
Hydroporus angustatus is a species in the family Dytiscidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Hydroporus angustatus found?
Habitat: Usually found in the water of ponds.
When is Hydroporus angustatus active?
Hydroporus angustatus: seasonal activity - Spring to autumn..