Notiobia mexicana
This record describes Notiobia mexicana (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A southwestern species with distinctive pronotum (lateral margins sinuate and strongly beaded before dentate hind angles) and elytra with supposedly a hint of purplish shade
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Harpalini
- Genus
- Notiobia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw. US (AZ-TX) to Panama
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Notiobia mexicana (Dejean 1829)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Notiobia mexicana. 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 Notiobia mexicana (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Notiobia mexicana
What is Notiobia mexicana?
Notiobia mexicana is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Notiobia mexicana?
A southwestern species with distinctive pronotum (lateral margins sinuate and strongly beaded before dentate hind angles) and elytra with supposedly a hint of purplish shade
Where is Notiobia mexicana found?
Range: sw. US (AZ-TX) to Panama