Hydroporus gossei
This record describes Hydroporus gossei (species). Recorded family: Dytiscidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to H. rectus, but more oval in shape, apexes of labial palps usually infuscated, and has coarser punctation.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Dytiscidae (Predaceous Diving Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Hydroporinae
- Tribe
- Hydroporini
- Genus
- Hydroporus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Has been among flooded grasses and emergent Carex along margins of ponds, both in sunny and shaded areas.
Geographic Range
Northeastern North America. State/Province Records:
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Named in honor of Philip Henry Gosse, a Newfoundland naturalist.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hydroporus gossei. 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 Hydroporus gossei (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Bbarnd
Frequently Asked Questions About Hydroporus gossei
What is Hydroporus gossei?
Hydroporus gossei is a species in the family Dytiscidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hydroporus gossei?
4.3 to 5 mm
How do you identify Hydroporus gossei?
Similar to H. rectus, but more oval in shape, apexes of labial palps usually infuscated, and has coarser punctation.
Where is Hydroporus gossei found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Has been among flooded grasses and emergent Carex along margins of ponds, both in sunny and shaded areas. |
| Range | Northeastern North America. State/Province Records: |