Ormiscus solidus 0
Ormiscus solidus
This record describes Ormiscus solidus (species). Recorded family: Anthribidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
prothoracic carina (fig. 21) is sinuate or roundingly emarginate. The tarsal claws are cleft or toothed. Figure 22 illustrates the posterior tarsal claw. based on a spmn coll'ed at Brownsville, Tex., by C. R. Jones and F. C. Pratt, March 20, 1908.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Anthribidae (Fungus Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Anthribinae
- Tribe
- Zygaenodini
- Genus
- Ormiscus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Cos.) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ormiscus solidus Pierce, 1930
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ormiscus solidus. 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 Ormiscus solidus 0
What is Ormiscus solidus 0?
Ormiscus solidus 0 (Ormiscus solidus) is a species in the family Anthribidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Ormiscus solidus 0?
prothoracic carina (fig. 21) is sinuate or roundingly emarginate. The tarsal claws are cleft or toothed. Figure 22 illustrates the posterior tarsal claw.
Where is Ormiscus solidus 0 found?
Range: southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Cos.) - Map