Leptoceletes pallidus
This record describes Leptoceletes pallidus (species). Recorded family: Lycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. M. A. Ivie, 2015 female is unk. Type series: six males coll'ed in the Chisos Mountains, Brewster Co. of west Texas, July 4-22, 1940 by D.J. and J.N. Knull. Holotype in the OSUC.
Identification notes
Det. M. A. Ivie, 2015 female is unk.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Lycidae (Net-winged Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lycinae
- Tribe
- Calopterini
- Genus
- Leptoceletes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Brewster Co., west TX
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Leptoceletes pallidus. 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 Leptoceletes pallidus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Leptoceletes pallidus
What is Leptoceletes pallidus?
Leptoceletes pallidus is a species in the family Lycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Leptoceletes pallidus?
5-6 mm
How do you identify Leptoceletes pallidus?
Det. M. A. Ivie, 2015 female is unk.
Where is Leptoceletes pallidus found?
Range: Brewster Co., west TX