Hymenorus farri 0
Hymenorus farri
This record describes Hymenorus farri (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hymenorus farri (Figs. 1, 2) is unique among its congeners in having dense median patches of fine setae and punctures on basal abdominal sternites in males (Fig. 3). Other species have punctures more evenly distributed over these surfaces. This character and the combination of the relatively small and widely separated eyes, robust yellowish legs and tarsi, and finely, densely punctate pronotum with short, fine, erect pubescence, allow its separation from other species of similar size (4.5-5.5 mm). The apical two abdominal sternites are very dark brown, in contrast to the rest of the venter, which is reddish brown. often common where found, appears to be a relatively recent addition to the U.S. (Florida) fauna ca. 1968. Hymenorus farri comes in to lights during outbreaks by the thousands. And, they are around for a long time. (M. A. Ivie, pers. obs., pers. comm. to MAQ, 2016)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Alleculinae
- Genus
- Hymenorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
primarily at or near the coast in open weedy areas on sand or sandy soil
Geographic Range
s FL / w. Indies / Mex. to C. Amer.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults and larvae are likely to be scavengers on dead plant material and probably fungi on its surfaces.
Life History
Adults hide during the day under matted leaf litter, in open areas, but often shaded by shrubs, or at the base of trees. They were especially common in sites of human disturbance - near buildings, weedy roadsides, edges of garden plantings, and areas of coarse turf that receive occasional mowing and where layers of thatch accumulate.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hymenorus farri Campbell
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hymenorus farri. 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 Hymenorus farri 0
What is Hymenorus farri 0?
Hymenorus farri 0 (Hymenorus farri) is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hymenorus farri 0?
4.5-5.5 mm
How do you identify Hymenorus farri 0?
Hymenorus farri (Figs. 1, 2) is unique among its congeners in having dense median patches of fine setae and punctures on basal abdominal sternites in males (Fig. 3). Other species have punctures more evenly distributed over these surfaces. This character and the combination of the relatively small and widely separated eyes, robust yellowish legs and tarsi, and finely, densely punctate pronotum with short, fine, erect pubescence, allow its separation from other species of similar size (4.5-5.5 mm). The apical two abdominal sternites are very dark brown, in contrast to the rest of the venter, which is reddish brown.
Where is Hymenorus farri 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | primarily at or near the coast in open weedy areas on sand or sandy soil |
| Range | s FL / w. Indies / Mex. to C. Amer. |
What does Hymenorus farri 0 eat?
The diet of the Hymenorus farri 0 includes Adults and larvae are likely to be scavengers on dead plant material and probably fungi on its surfaces..
What is the life cycle of a Hymenorus farri 0?
Adults hide during the day under matted leaf litter, in open areas, but often shaded by shrubs, or at the base of trees. They were especially common in sites of human disturbance - near buildings, weedy roadsides, edges of garden plantings, and areas of coarse turf that receive occasional mowing and where layers of thatch accumulate.