Hyperaspis lewisi
Hyperaspis lewisii
This record describes Hyperaspis lewisii (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gordon's figures - Elytron with large, yellow, discal spot extending from or near lateral margin nearly to suture
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
scattered records e. US to s. TX - Map (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hyperaspis lewisii Crotch, 1873
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hyperaspis lewisii. 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 lewisi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyperaspis lewisi
What is Hyperaspis lewisi?
Hyperaspis lewisi (Hyperaspis lewisii) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hyperaspis lewisi?
Length 3.0 to 3.80 mm
How do you identify Hyperaspis lewisi?
Gordon's figures - Elytron with large, yellow, discal spot extending from or near lateral margin nearly to suture
Where is Hyperaspis lewisi found?
Range: scattered records e. US to s. TX - Map (BG data)