Hyperaspidius flavocephalus 0
Hyperaspidius flavocephalus
This record describes Hyperaspidius flavocephalus (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gordon's Figures Type Locality: Dunedin, Fla W.S.B. Coll. 3-27-18
Identification notes
Gordon's Figures
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
FL - Map (circled star)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hyperaspidius flavocephalus Blatchley, 1924
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hyperaspidius flavocephalus. 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 flavocephalus 0
What is Hyperaspidius flavocephalus 0?
Hyperaspidius flavocephalus 0 (Hyperaspidius flavocephalus) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Hyperaspidius flavocephalus 0?
Gordon's Figures
Where is Hyperaspidius flavocephalus 0 found?
Range: FL - Map (circled star)