Neobidessus youngi
This record describes Neobidessus youngi (species). Recorded family: Dytiscidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The modified hind trochanters are distinctive. Otherwise, a lightly marked species similar to N. pulloides .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Dytiscidae (Predaceous Diving Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Hydroporinae
- Tribe
- Bidessini
- Genus
- Neobidessus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Sonoran Desert and Baja California
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Probably named for entomologist Frank N. Young (1915-1998), who studied water beetles and may have been the first to recognize youngi as a new species distinct from pullus .
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neobidessus youngi. 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.
Photos of Neobidessus youngi (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by John F. Carr; Additional contributions by mpintar
Frequently Asked Questions About Neobidessus youngi
What is Neobidessus youngi?
Neobidessus youngi is a species in the family Dytiscidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Neobidessus youngi?
The modified hind trochanters are distinctive. Otherwise, a lightly marked species similar to N. pulloides .
Where is Neobidessus youngi found?
Range: Sonoran Desert and Baja California