Oxacis laevicollis 0
Oxacis laevicollis
This record describes Oxacis laevicollis (species). Recorded family: Oedemeridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Lectotype - head and thorax pale, elytra nearly black with suture narrowly paler. similar to Oxacis nitens which has a broad pale sutural area (emphasis added) instead of the very narrow pale sutural area of O. laevicollis . Type Locality: AZ
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Oedemeridae (False Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Oedemerinae
- Tribe
- Asclerini
- Genus
- Oxacis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
mostly sw US (se.CA-s.NV-AZ) - Map ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oxacis laevicollis Horn, 1896
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oxacis laevicollis. 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 Oxacis laevicollis 0 (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Oxacis laevicollis 0
What is Oxacis laevicollis 0?
Oxacis laevicollis 0 (Oxacis laevicollis) is a species in the family Oedemeridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Oxacis laevicollis 0?
Lectotype - head and thorax pale, elytra nearly black with suture narrowly paler. similar to Oxacis nitens which has a broad pale sutural area (emphasis added) instead of the very narrow pale sutural area of O. laevicollis .
Where is Oxacis laevicollis 0 found?
Range: mostly sw US (se.CA-s.NV-AZ) - Map ( 3 )