Hyperaspis haematosticta
This record describes Hyperaspis haematosticta (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gordon's Figures - The combination of elongate body and elytral color pattern makes H. haematosticta a reasonably distinctive species in the geographic region in which it occurs. Type Locality: Santa Fe, NM
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scymninae
- Tribe
- Hyperaspidini
- Genus
- Hyperaspis (Sigil Lady Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-NM - Map AZ: Chiricahua Mts.; Williams. NM: Las Vegas; Santa Fe.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hyperaspis haematosticta Fall, 1907
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hyperaspis haematosticta. 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.
Photos of Hyperaspis haematosticta (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyperaspis haematosticta
What is Hyperaspis haematosticta?
Hyperaspis haematosticta is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hyperaspis haematosticta?
Length 2.70 to 3.80 mm
How do you identify Hyperaspis haematosticta?
Gordon's Figures - The combination of elongate body and elytral color pattern makes H. haematosticta a reasonably distinctive species in the geographic region in which it occurs.
Where is Hyperaspis haematosticta found?
Range: AZ-NM - Map AZ: Chiricahua Mts.; Williams. NM: Las Vegas; Santa Fe.