Hyperaspis rotunda
This record describes Hyperaspis rotunda (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gordon's figures Species described by Casey from a single specimen (male) collected at St. Thomas (now the Sabal Palm Sanctuary ), Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas. Texas considers this to be a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
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
- Hyperaspis (Sigil Lady Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Co.) - Map Note, Gordon's distribution map indicates two records in s. AZ for H. rotunda , however Gordon provides no AZ localities in the text. This is likely an error related to the broader taxonomic interpretation of H. rotunda by Dobzhansky.
Seasonal Activity
Number of compiled Texas collecting events by month: March, April May, June, July, August, September, October.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Homopteran Predator
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hyperaspis rotunda Casey 1899
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hyperaspis rotunda. 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 rotunda (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Abigail Parker , Tyler Hedlund
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyperaspis rotunda
What is Hyperaspis rotunda?
Hyperaspis rotunda is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hyperaspis rotunda?
Length 2.20 to 2.80 mm
How do you identify Hyperaspis rotunda?
Gordon's figures
Where is Hyperaspis rotunda found?
Range: southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Co.) - Map Note, Gordon's distribution map indicates two records in s. AZ for H. rotunda , however Gordon provides no AZ localities in the text. This is likely an error related to the broader taxonomic interpretation of H. rotunda by Dobzhansky.
What does Hyperaspis rotunda eat?
The diet of the Hyperaspis rotunda includes Homopteran Predator.
When is Hyperaspis rotunda active?
Hyperaspis rotunda: seasonal activity - Number of compiled Texas collecting events by month: March, April May, June, July, August, September, October..