Microweisea minuta 0
Microweisea minuta
This record describes Microweisea minuta (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: on the Colorado River above Columbus, Austin Co., Texas
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Sticholotidinae
- Tribe
- Microweiseini
- Genus
- Microweisea (Minute Lady Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c. to s. TX - Map (dots)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: 47 spmns coll'ed on Juniper ashei in c. TX ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Microweisea minuta (Casey) Orig. Comb: Smilia minuta Casey, 1899
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Microweisea minuta. 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 Microweisea minuta 0
What is Microweisea minuta 0?
Microweisea minuta 0 (Microweisea minuta) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Microweisea minuta 0?
Length 0.85 to 0.88 mm
Where is Microweisea minuta 0 found?
Range: c. to s. TX - Map (dots)
What does Microweisea minuta 0 eat?
The diet of the Microweisea minuta 0 includes 47 spmns coll'ed on Juniper ashei in c. TX ( 3 ).