Neorthopleura texana
This record describes Neorthopleura texana (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
disc of pronotum light brown, pronotal fringes dark brown , overall color pattern is brick and brown Det. M. A. Quinn, 2016 the following is not true antennomeres entirely dark in N. thoracica , funicular segments paler in N. texana attracted to lights
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Cleridae (Checkered Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Orthopleurinae
- Genus
- Neorthopleura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-FL / Mex. - Map , Opitz maps the range across s. US, but this sp. is rare ouside of TX, most records nc. to s. TX
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Sept (BG data)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neorthopleura texana. 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 Neorthopleura texana (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov , roar , Chuck Sexton
Frequently Asked Questions About Neorthopleura texana
What is Neorthopleura texana?
Neorthopleura texana is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Neorthopleura texana?
2.7–11.0 mm
How do you identify Neorthopleura texana?
disc of pronotum light brown, pronotal fringes dark brown , overall color pattern is brick and brown Det. M. A. Quinn, 2016 the following is not true antennomeres entirely dark in N. thoracica , funicular segments paler in N. texana
Where is Neorthopleura texana found?
Range: AZ-FL / Mex. - Map , Opitz maps the range across s. US, but this sp. is rare ouside of TX, most records nc. to s. TX
When is Neorthopleura texana active?
Neorthopleura texana: seasonal activity - Apr-Sept (BG data).