Novius circumclusus
This record describes Novius circumclusus (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
In living specimens the ventral abdomen is bright blood red. (Michael C. Thomas, BG comment 2008) previously known only from Honduras, Mexico, and Panama (Gordon 1972). It has now been collected from three sites in Florida: one in Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) and two in Miami (Dade County).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Coccidulinae
- Tribe
- Noviini
- Genus
- Novius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
so. FL (Broward and Miami-Dade Cos.) / C. Amer. - Map (Forrester and Vandenberg, 2008)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: circumclusa (L). "shut in, enclosed on every side"
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Novius circumclusus. 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 Novius circumclusus
What is Novius circumclusus?
Novius circumclusus is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Novius circumclusus?
In living specimens the ventral abdomen is bright blood red. (Michael C. Thomas, BG comment 2008)
Where is Novius circumclusus found?
Range: so. FL (Broward and Miami-Dade Cos.) / C. Amer. - Map (Forrester and Vandenberg, 2008)