Loberus aeratus
This record describes Loberus aeratus (species). Recorded family: Erotylidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Paratype - Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility Type Locality: Lake Worth, Palm Beach Co., FL
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Erotylidae (Pleasing Fungus Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Xenoscelinae
- Genus
- Loberus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
endemic to s. FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Loberus aeratus Bruce, 1953
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Loberus aeratus. 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 Loberus aeratus
What is Loberus aeratus?
Loberus aeratus is a species in the family Erotylidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Loberus aeratus?
Paratype - Finnish Biodiversity Information Facility
Where is Loberus aeratus found?
Range: endemic to s. FL