Otophorus haemorrhoidalis
This record describes Otophorus haemorrhoidalis (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
large scutellum, elytra usually with apical red patch earliest record in our area: NJ before 1915
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aphodiinae
- Tribe
- Aphodiini
- Genus
- Otophorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
cattle dung and decaying organic matter
Geographic Range
native to the Palaearctic, adventive and widespread in NA (BC‒CA to NF‒FL)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Otophorus haemorrhoidalis (Linnaeus 1758)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Otophorus haemorrhoidalis. 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 Otophorus haemorrhoidalis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Otophorus haemorrhoidalis
What is Otophorus haemorrhoidalis?
Otophorus haemorrhoidalis is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Otophorus haemorrhoidalis?
4.0‒5.5 mm
How do you identify Otophorus haemorrhoidalis?
large scutellum, elytra usually with apical red patch
Where is Otophorus haemorrhoidalis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | cattle dung and decaying organic matter |
| Range | native to the Palaearctic, adventive and widespread in NA (BC‒CA to NF‒FL) |