Hypasclera floridana 0
Hypasclera floridana
This record describes Hypasclera floridana (species). Recorded family: Oedemeridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
last key couplet: Elytra entirely pale, without vittae Type Locality: One specimen. Biscayne Bay, Florida. (Schwarz.)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Oedemeridae (False Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Oedemerinae
- Tribe
- Asclerini
- Genus
- Hypasclera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
coastal species
Geographic Range
Florida Keys / Bahamas , plus one record from s.Alabama
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Nothing is known about the biology of this coastal species
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hypasclera floridana. 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 Hypasclera floridana 0
What is Hypasclera floridana 0?
Hypasclera floridana 0 (Hypasclera floridana) is a species in the family Oedemeridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hypasclera floridana 0?
7 mm (type)
How do you identify Hypasclera floridana 0?
last key couplet: Elytra entirely pale, without vittae
Where is Hypasclera floridana 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | coastal species |
| Range | Florida Keys / Bahamas , plus one record from s.Alabama |
What is the life cycle of a Hypasclera floridana 0?
Nothing is known about the biology of this coastal species