Nephus redtenbacheri 0
Nephus redtenbacheri
This record describes Nephus redtenbacheri (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
externally inseparable from N. ornatus naviculatus earliest record in our area: NS 2024
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scymninae
- Tribe
- Scymnini
- Genus
- Nephus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
NS specimen caught by sweeping alsike clover ( Trifolium hybridum )
Geographic Range
native to the Palaearctic (widespread), adventive in NA (NS)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nephus redtenbacheri (Mulsant 1846)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Nephus redtenbacheri. 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 Nephus redtenbacheri 0
What is Nephus redtenbacheri 0?
Nephus redtenbacheri 0 (Nephus redtenbacheri) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Nephus redtenbacheri 0?
1.5–2.3 mm
How do you identify Nephus redtenbacheri 0?
externally inseparable from N. ornatus naviculatus
Where is Nephus redtenbacheri 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | NS specimen caught by sweeping alsike clover ( Trifolium hybridum ) |
| Range | native to the Palaearctic (widespread), adventive in NA (NS) |