Hypasclera pleuralis 0
Hypasclera pleuralis
This record describes Hypasclera pleuralis (species). Recorded family: Oedemeridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Each elytron with [a single] lateral vitta dark and contrasting with pale area not sure why this sp. hasn't been imaged given it's wide distribution.
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
Geographic Range
coastal VA-FL-TX / Mex., Bahamas, Dominican Republic - Map Florida records include nothing but coastal localities in Indian River, Dade, Levy, and Taylor counties.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
found on the flower heads of sea oats, Uniola paniculata and on Croton punctatus
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hypasclera pleuralis (LeConte)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hypasclera pleuralis. 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 pleuralis 0
What is Hypasclera pleuralis 0?
Hypasclera pleuralis 0 (Hypasclera pleuralis) is a species in the family Oedemeridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Hypasclera pleuralis 0?
Each elytron with [a single] lateral vitta dark and contrasting with pale area
Where is Hypasclera pleuralis 0 found?
Range: coastal VA-FL-TX / Mex., Bahamas, Dominican Republic - Map Florida records include nothing but coastal localities in Indian River, Dade, Levy, and Taylor counties.
What is the life cycle of a Hypasclera pleuralis 0?
found on the flower heads of sea oats, Uniola paniculata and on Croton punctatus