Ormiscus submetallicus 0
Ormiscus submetallicus
This record describes Ormiscus submetallicus (species). Recorded family: Anthribidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Blackish brown with a slight metallic tinge on elytra, clothed with brown, fulvous and white pubescence, the white forming a not clearly defined arcuate fascia near base and irregular fascire at apex. |
| Head | Head densely punctured, densely clothed with brown, fulvous and white hairs ; eyes rounded, not deeply emarginate; antennee short, black, nearly reaching to the basal carina. |
| Thorax | Thorax in its widest part broader than long, sides slightly arcuately narrowing to apex, ante-basal ridge arcuate forming a broad lobe at middle, surface densely punctured and clothed densely with white, fulvous and brownish hairs. |
| Elytra | Elytra not broader than the thorax in its broadest part, with rows of moderately coarse punctures, intervals flat, densely punctured, surface clothed with thin brownish, fulvous and white hairs, the white hairs forming on each side near base an arcuate fascia, one behind the middle and at apex not clearly defined. Type Locality: Esperanza Ranch, Brownsville, Texas |
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
s. TX
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Aug
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ormiscus submetallicus (Schaeffer) Orig. Comb: Toxotropis submetallicus Schaeffer, 1904
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ormiscus submetallicus. 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 submetallicus 0
What is Ormiscus submetallicus 0?
Ormiscus submetallicus 0 (Ormiscus submetallicus) is a species in the family Anthribidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Ormiscus submetallicus 0?
2.25 mm
How do you identify Ormiscus submetallicus 0?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Blackish brown with a slight metallic tinge on elytra, clothed with brown, fulvous and white pubescence, the white forming a not clearly defined arcuate fascia near base and irregular fascire at apex. |
| Head | Head densely punctured, densely clothed with brown, fulvous and white hairs ; eyes rounded, not deeply emarginate; antennee short, black, nearly reaching to the basal carina. |
| Thorax | Thorax in its widest part broader than long, sides slightly arcuately narrowing to apex, ante-basal ridge arcuate forming a broad lobe at middle, surface densely punctured and clothed densely with white, fulvous and brownish hairs. |
| Elytra | Elytra not broader than the thorax in its broadest part, with rows of moderately coarse punctures, intervals flat, densely punctured, surface clothed with thin brownish, fulvous and white hairs, the white hairs forming on each side near base an arcuate fascia, one behind the middle and at apex not clearly defined. |
Where is Ormiscus submetallicus 0 found?
Range: s. TX
When is Ormiscus submetallicus 0 active?
Ormiscus submetallicus 0: seasonal activity - Mar-Aug.