Oscarinus abusus
This record describes Oscarinus abusus (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Holotype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aphodiinae
- Tribe
- Aphodiini
- Genus
- Oscarinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.-c.US
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Deer dung
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oscarinus abusus (Fall 1907)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oscarinus abusus. 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 Oscarinus abusus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Phillip Harpootlian , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Oscarinus abusus
How do you identify Oscarinus abusus?
Holotype
Where is Oscarinus abusus found?
Range: s.-c.US
What does Oscarinus abusus eat?
The diet of the Oscarinus abusus includes Deer dung.