Hyperaspidius andrewsi 0
Hyperaspidius andrewsi
This record describes Hyperaspidius andrewsi (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Form elongate, slender, narrowed posteriorly, lateral margin of elytron feebly curved. Head and pronotum yellow, pronotum with base narrowly black medially, 4 maculae present in basal I. Elytron yellow with sutural margin narrowly black, narrow, black vitta present medially, widely separated from basal and apical margins Gordon's Figures This species is the most striking and distinctive of all known species of Hyperaspidius . The elongate, epically tapered body, straw yellow color, and strongly modified. Type Locality: Male. UTAH: Kane Co., Coral Pink Sand Dunes, VII-16-75, Fred G. Andrews, A. R. Hardy Allotype and 10 paratypes all with same data as holotype. Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park - Wiki
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scymninae
- Tribe
- Hyperaspidini
- Genus
- Hyperaspidius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
only known from se.UT (Kane Co.) - Map (star)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hyperaspidius andrewsi Gordon, 1985
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hyperaspidius andrewsi. 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 Hyperaspidius andrewsi 0
What is Hyperaspidius andrewsi 0?
Hyperaspidius andrewsi 0 (Hyperaspidius andrewsi) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hyperaspidius andrewsi 0?
Length: 1.80 to 2.65 mm
How do you identify Hyperaspidius andrewsi 0?
Form elongate, slender, narrowed posteriorly, lateral margin of elytron feebly curved. Head and pronotum yellow, pronotum with base narrowly black medially, 4 maculae present in basal I. Elytron yellow with sutural margin narrowly black, narrow, black vitta present medially, widely separated from basal and apical margins Gordon's Figures This species is the most striking and distinctive of all known species of Hyperaspidius . The elongate, epically tapered body, straw yellow color, and strongly modified.
Where is Hyperaspidius andrewsi 0 found?
Range: only known from se.UT (Kane Co.) - Map (star)