Oscarinus texensis
This record describes Oscarinus texensis (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
clypeal angles in texensis have teeth, while in welderi they are angulate to rounded, per P.E. Skelley, 13.iii.2012
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
TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oscarinus texensis (Cartwright 1972)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oscarinus texensis. 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 texensis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Phillip Harpootlian , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Oscarinus texensis
What is Oscarinus texensis?
Oscarinus texensis is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Oscarinus texensis?
clypeal angles in texensis have teeth, while in welderi they are angulate to rounded, per P.E. Skelley, 13.iii.2012
Where is Oscarinus texensis found?
Range: TX