Micropsephodes lundgreni
This record describes Micropsephodes lundgreni (species). Recorded family: Anamorphidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Micropsephodes lundgreni: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micropsephodes_lundgreni.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Anamorphidae
- Genus
- Micropsephodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. US (NC-FL to TN-LA) , plus OK
Seasonal Activity
Mostly Apr-Nov (Shockley et al. 2008)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Micropsephodes lundgreni Leschen & Carlton 2000
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Micropsephodes lundgreni. 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 Micropsephodes lundgreni
How big is Micropsephodes lundgreni?
1.0-1.2 mm (Leschen & Carlton 2000)
Where is Micropsephodes lundgreni found?
Range: se. US (NC-FL to TN-LA) , plus OK
When is Micropsephodes lundgreni active?
Micropsephodes lundgreni: seasonal activity - Mostly Apr-Nov (Shockley et al. 2008).