Neohydnocera tabida
This record describes Neohydnocera tabida (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
tabida's elytra are longer, with more rounded apices. (J. Leavengood, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2014)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Cleridae (Checkered Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Hydnocerinae
- Genus
- Neohydnocera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (QC-AL to ON-TX) - Map , fewer records in the south
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neohydnocera tabida (LeConte, 1849), new combination
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neohydnocera tabida. 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 Neohydnocera tabida (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Neohydnocera tabida
What is Neohydnocera tabida?
Neohydnocera tabida is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Neohydnocera tabida?
4+ mm
How do you identify Neohydnocera tabida?
tabida's elytra are longer, with more rounded apices. (J. Leavengood, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2014)
Where is Neohydnocera tabida found?
Range: e NA (QC-AL to ON-TX) - Map , fewer records in the south