Oxacis pallida
This record describes Oxacis pallida (species). Recorded family: Oedemeridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Varies in color from pale to black
Identification notes
Varies in color from pale to black
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
s.CA to w. and s.TX, UT - Map
Seasonal Activity
Apr-Aug (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Found on tumbleweed
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oxacis pallida. 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 pallida (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Oxacis pallida
What is Oxacis pallida?
Oxacis pallida is a species in the family Oedemeridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Oxacis pallida?
5-12 mm
How do you identify Oxacis pallida?
Varies in color from pale to black
Where is Oxacis pallida found?
Range: s.CA to w. and s.TX, UT - Map
What does Oxacis pallida eat?
The diet of the Oxacis pallida includes Found on tumbleweed.
When is Oxacis pallida active?
Oxacis pallida: seasonal activity - Apr-Aug (BG data).