Lytta hoppingi 0
Lytta hoppingi
This record describes Lytta hoppingi (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Head | Head with red frontal spot; may also have red temples. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum red, with black anteriour margin and median stripe, ±narrowing behind. Voucher specimen habitus: dorsal • lateral |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meloinae
- Genus
- Lytta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA (foothills of southern margin of Central Valley)
Seasonal Activity
Apr‒Jun
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lytta hoppingi Wellman 1912
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lytta hoppingi. 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 Lytta hoppingi 0
What is Lytta hoppingi 0?
Lytta hoppingi 0 (Lytta hoppingi) is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lytta hoppingi 0?
11‒13 mm
How do you identify Lytta hoppingi 0?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Head | Head with red frontal spot; may also have red temples. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum red, with black anteriour margin and median stripe, ±narrowing behind. Voucher specimen habitus: dorsal • lateral |
Where is Lytta hoppingi 0 found?
Range: CA (foothills of southern margin of Central Valley)
When is Lytta hoppingi 0 active?
Lytta hoppingi 0: seasonal activity - Apr‒Jun.