Linsleya compressicornis 0
Linsleya compressicornis
This record describes Linsleya compressicornis (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Brilliant blue sometimes slightly violet. |
| Head | Head entirely blue, very coarsely but sparsely punctured. |
| Thorax | Thorax narrower than the head, sub-quadrate, feebly narrowed at base, moderately convex, with few coarse irregularly placed punctures. |
| Elytra | Elytra twice as wide as thorax, finely scabrous, gradually wider toward apex. Anteunse with joints 5-11 strongly compressed in both sexes, broader in the male. Type Locality: Owen's Valley, Inyo Co., California |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meloinae
- Tribe
- Epicautini
- Genus
- Linsleya
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
high desert
Geographic Range
ne.CA to UT - Map
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Linsleya compressicornis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Linsleya compressicornis 0
What is Linsleya compressicornis 0?
Linsleya compressicornis 0 (Linsleya compressicornis) is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Linsleya compressicornis 0?
8-12 mm
How do you identify Linsleya compressicornis 0?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Brilliant blue sometimes slightly violet. |
| Head | Head entirely blue, very coarsely but sparsely punctured. |
| Thorax | Thorax narrower than the head, sub-quadrate, feebly narrowed at base, moderately convex, with few coarse irregularly placed punctures. |
| Elytra | Elytra twice as wide as thorax, finely scabrous, gradually wider toward apex. Anteunse with joints 5-11 strongly compressed in both sexes, broader in the male. |
Where is Linsleya compressicornis 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | high desert |
| Range | ne.CA to UT - Map |