Malthodes atrocoeruleus 0
Malthodes atrocoeruleus
This record describes Malthodes atrocoeruleus (species). Recorded family: Cantharidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Atrocoeruleus to feebly aenecus; clypeus and mandibles obscurely paler, the basal two antennal segments pale beneath; pronotum flavous, the apical and basal margins widely darker; pubescence cinereous. Holotype, male; allotype, female and five paratypes, labeled Tex. from the Leng collection, the Cantharidae of which were purchased by the author, types in the collection of the United States National Museum.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Cantharidae (Soldier Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Malthininae
- Tribe
- Malthodini
- Genus
- Malthodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
"Tex."
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Malthodes atrocoeruleus Fender 1951
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Malthodes atrocoeruleus. 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 Malthodes atrocoeruleus 0
What is Malthodes atrocoeruleus 0?
Malthodes atrocoeruleus 0 (Malthodes atrocoeruleus) is a species in the family Cantharidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Malthodes atrocoeruleus 0?
Atrocoeruleus to feebly aenecus; clypeus and mandibles obscurely paler, the basal two antennal segments pale beneath; pronotum flavous, the apical and basal margins widely darker; pubescence cinereous.
Where is Malthodes atrocoeruleus 0 found?
Range: Tex.