Hyperaspidius shauli
This record describes Hyperaspidius shauli (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Form oblong, elongate, extremely parallel sided, strongly dorso-ventrally flattened. Pronotum of male yellow with nebulous brown maculation in basal; female pronotum mostly yellow with median brown area. Elytron brown with complete yellow vitta on lateral and anterior margins connected to complete or incomplete broad discal vitta Gordon's figures Type locality: Perryton, Ochiltree Co., Texas
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
w. & n. TX - Map (square) (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hyperaspidius shauli Nunenmacher, 1944
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hyperaspidius shauli. 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 shauli
What is Hyperaspidius shauli?
Hyperaspidius shauli is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hyperaspidius shauli?
Length 1.60 to 2.0 mm
How do you identify Hyperaspidius shauli?
Form oblong, elongate, extremely parallel sided, strongly dorso-ventrally flattened. Pronotum of male yellow with nebulous brown maculation in basal; female pronotum mostly yellow with median brown area. Elytron brown with complete yellow vitta on lateral and anterior margins connected to complete or incomplete broad discal vitta Gordon's figures
Where is Hyperaspidius shauli found?
Range: w. & n. TX - Map (square) (BG data)