Lobiopa setosa 0
Lobiopa setosa
This record describes Lobiopa setosa (species). Recorded family: Nitidulidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
adult habitus • tends to be broader, more depressed, and darker than its closest relative undulata rare species
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Nitidulidae (Sap-feeding Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Nitidulinae
- Tribe
- Nitidulini
- Genus
- Lobiopa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transcontinental: BC‒WA‒UT to MA‒NC
Seasonal Activity
Mar‒Nov
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lobiopa setosa Harold 1868
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lobiopa setosa. 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 Lobiopa setosa 0
What is Lobiopa setosa 0?
Lobiopa setosa 0 (Lobiopa setosa) is a species in the family Nitidulidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lobiopa setosa 0?
5‒6.5 × 3.2‒3.5 mm
How do you identify Lobiopa setosa 0?
adult habitus • tends to be broader, more depressed, and darker than its closest relative undulata
Where is Lobiopa setosa 0 found?
Range: transcontinental: BC‒WA‒UT to MA‒NC
When is Lobiopa setosa 0 active?
Lobiopa setosa 0: seasonal activity - Mar‒Nov.