Malthodes greeni 0
Malthodes greeni
This record describes Malthodes greeni (species). Recorded family: Cantharidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | The male terminal modifications are entirely different from those of any other known North American species. It may be readily separated from any of our described species by its very deeply forked seventh ventral, a characteristic that is approached by no other species. Male. |
| Head | Head wider than the pronotum, eyes large and prominent, antennae stout, extending beyond the apices of the elytra, second and third segments sub-equal in length, intermediate segments about four times as long as wide. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum transverse, margins rather widely beaded, sides nearly straight and parallel from the oblique anterior angles to the basal angles which are obtusely rounded, the anterior margin nearly straight. Female. Differs from the male in having smaller eyes, the antennae shorter, the intermediate segments about two and a half times as long as wide. The last abdominal segment is dark blackish brown. Type Locality: Lucedale, Miss., IV-21-30, collected by H. Dietrich Allotype: female, Lucedale, Miss., IV-18-30, collected by H. Dietrich. Paratypes: same data as allotype; same data as holotype; type locality, collected V-8-30 by H. Dietrich. |
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
s.MS (+?) - Map , known only from the type series which was collected at Lucedale, Miss.
Seasonal Activity
Apr-May (type series)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Malthodes greeni Fender, 1949
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Malthodes greeni. 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 greeni 0
What is Malthodes greeni 0?
Malthodes greeni 0 (Malthodes greeni) is a species in the family Cantharidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Malthodes greeni 0?
2.5-3 mm
How do you identify Malthodes greeni 0?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | The male terminal modifications are entirely different from those of any other known North American species. It may be readily separated from any of our described species by its very deeply forked seventh ventral, a characteristic that is approached by no other species. Male. |
| Head | Head wider than the pronotum, eyes large and prominent, antennae stout, extending beyond the apices of the elytra, second and third segments sub-equal in length, intermediate segments about four times as long as wide. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum transverse, margins rather widely beaded, sides nearly straight and parallel from the oblique anterior angles to the basal angles which are obtusely rounded, the anterior margin nearly straight. Female. Differs from the male in having smaller eyes, the antennae shorter, the intermediate segments about two and a half times as long as wide. The last abdominal segment is dark blackish brown. |
Where is Malthodes greeni 0 found?
Range: s.MS (+?) - Map , known only from the type series which was collected at Lucedale, Miss.
When is Malthodes greeni 0 active?
Malthodes greeni 0: seasonal activity - Apr-May (type series).