Hydroporus sinuatipes
This record describes Hydroporus sinuatipes (species). Recorded family: Dytiscidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Relatively large species; protibia with ventral margin distinctly emarginate sub-basally, especially in the males • Holotype
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
Margins of ponds, among aquatic plants and debris
Geographic Range
sw.BC‒CA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hydroporus sinuatipes Fall 1923
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hydroporus sinuatipes. 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 sinuatipes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Hydroporus sinuatipes
What is Hydroporus sinuatipes?
Hydroporus sinuatipes is a species in the family Dytiscidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hydroporus sinuatipes?
4.9‒5.9 mm
How do you identify Hydroporus sinuatipes?
Relatively large species; protibia with ventral margin distinctly emarginate sub-basally, especially in the males • Holotype
Where is Hydroporus sinuatipes found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Margins of ponds, among aquatic plants and debris |
| Range | sw.BC‒CA |