Nipus niger 0
Nipus niger
This record describes Nipus niger (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gordon's Figures - Form elongate, oval, gradually narrowed posteriorly. Color brownish piceous; anterior margin of pronotum yellowish brown, ventral surface brown. Type locality: Sonoma Co., California
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Sticholotidinae
- Tribe
- Microweiseini
- Genus
- Nipus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA: Humboldt Co.; Los Gatos; Sonoma Co. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nipus niger Casey, 1899
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Nipus niger. 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 Nipus niger 0
What is Nipus niger 0?
Nipus niger 0 (Nipus niger) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Nipus niger 0?
Length 1.05 to 1.10 mm
How do you identify Nipus niger 0?
Gordon's Figures - Form elongate, oval, gradually narrowed posteriorly. Color brownish piceous; anterior margin of pronotum yellowish brown, ventral surface brown.
Where is Nipus niger 0 found?
Range: CA: Humboldt Co.; Los Gatos; Sonoma Co. - Map