Oxycopis notoxoides
This record describes Oxycopis notoxoides (species). Recorded family: Oedemeridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
pronotum with 2 basal spots Det. Brad Barnd, 2025
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Oedemeridae (False Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Oedemerinae
- Tribe
- Asclerini
- Genus
- Oxycopis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
on Atlantic and Gulf beaches ( 5 ) ( 4 )
Geographic Range
e US (NJ-c.FL-e.TX-AR) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adults found on a variety of flowers including palm blossoms, clover, Ilex , Ceanothus , Castanea, Magnolia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oxycopis notoxoides (Fabricius 1801)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oxycopis notoxoides. 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 Oxycopis notoxoides (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Oxycopis notoxoides
What is Oxycopis notoxoides?
Oxycopis notoxoides is a species in the family Oedemeridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Oxycopis notoxoides?
6-10 mm
How do you identify Oxycopis notoxoides?
pronotum with 2 basal spots Det. Brad Barnd, 2025
Where is Oxycopis notoxoides found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | on Atlantic and Gulf beaches ( 5 ) ( 4 ) |
| Range | e US (NJ-c.FL-e.TX-AR) - Map |
What is the life cycle of a Oxycopis notoxoides?
Adults found on a variety of flowers including palm blossoms, clover, Ilex , Ceanothus , Castanea, Magnolia