Hyperaspis rivularis
This record describes Hyperaspis rivularis (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gordon's figures - Color pattern as described for H. proba except elytron with single yellow or orange discal spot either round or elongate, often very large. female pronotal pattern is like that of many species in the bigeminata group. Type locality: Frankfort, Kentucky
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
KY-MO-LA ILLINOIS: "southern." KENTUCKY: type locality. MISSOURI: Cliffcave; St. Louis - Map (stars) plus ARKANSAS: Washington Co. (two spmns) . Gordon himself determined these spmns in 1976, but he failed to include them in his tome. Dr. Robert Site reports: "We have six specimens from Missouri; five were identified by Curt Wingo in 1950 and one by Wilfred Craig in 197-something." (R. W. Sites, Enns Entomology Museum, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2018) Dr. Chris Carlton reports: "The Louisiana State Arthropod Museum has two, one from Montgomery Co., AR, the other from Natchitoches Par., [LOUISIANA]." (C. Carlton, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2018)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hyperaspis rivularis Dobzhansky, 1941
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hyperaspis rivularis. 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 rivularis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyperaspis rivularis
What is Hyperaspis rivularis?
Hyperaspis rivularis is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Hyperaspis rivularis?
Gordon's figures - Color pattern as described for H. proba except elytron with single yellow or orange discal spot either round or elongate, often very large. female pronotal pattern is like that of many species in the bigeminata group.
Where is Hyperaspis rivularis found?
Range: KY-MO-LA ILLINOIS: southern. KENTUCKY: type locality. MISSOURI: Cliffcave; St. Louis - Map (stars) plus ARKANSAS: Washington Co. (two spmns) . Gordon himself determined these spmns in 1976, but he failed to include them in his tome. Dr. Robert Site reports: We have six specimens from Missouri; five were identified by Curt Wingo in 1950 and one by Wilfred Craig in 197-something. (R. W. Sites, Enns Entomology Museum, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2018) Dr. Chris Carlton reports: The Louisiana State Arthropod Museum has two, one from Montgomery Co., AR, the other from Natchitoches Par., [LOUISIANA]. (C. Carlton, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2018)