Neocylloepus boeseli
This record describes Neocylloepus boeseli (species). Recorded family: Elmidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
PARATYPE Type Locality: Devil's River about 20 mi S of Juno, Val Verde Co., TX - August 1967. Elevation about 1,200 ft. Holotype deposited in OMNH, Norman, OK. (Brown 1970) Texas considers this a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
Identification notes
PARATYPE
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Dryopoidea
- Family
- Elmidae (Riffle Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Elminae
- Tribe
- Elmini
- Genus
- Neocylloepus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ; Devils River, Val Verde Co., TX south to Panama (Brown 1970)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neocylloepus boeseli Brown, 1970
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neocylloepus boeseli. 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 Neocylloepus boeseli (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by mpintar
Frequently Asked Questions About Neocylloepus boeseli
What is Neocylloepus boeseli?
Neocylloepus boeseli is a species in the family Elmidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Neocylloepus boeseli?
2.55 to 3.25 mm (Brown 1970)
How do you identify Neocylloepus boeseli?
PARATYPE
Where is Neocylloepus boeseli found?
Range: AZ; Devils River, Val Verde Co., TX south to Panama (Brown 1970)