Oscarinus bottimeri
This record describes Oscarinus bottimeri (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Four sharp, prominent clypeal teeth
Identification notes
Four sharp, prominent clypeal teeth
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
Habitat
Type series from deer droppings, one ex. at cow dung
Geographic Range
c. to w.TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oscarinus bottimeri (Cartwright 1957)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oscarinus bottimeri. 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 bottimeri (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Phillip Harpootlian , Maury Heiman , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Oscarinus bottimeri
What is Oscarinus bottimeri?
Oscarinus bottimeri is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Oscarinus bottimeri?
2.0‒2.2 mm
How do you identify Oscarinus bottimeri?
Four sharp, prominent clypeal teeth
Where is Oscarinus bottimeri found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Type series from deer droppings, one ex. at cow dung |
| Range | c. to w.TX |