Oxycopis suturalis
This record describes Oxycopis suturalis (species). Recorded family: Oedemeridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Holotype most common in FL, especially in the Florida Keys
Identification notes
Holotype
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
Geographic Range
se. US (NJ‒FL‒LA)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
in FL, adults on flowers of papaya, palmetto, and Metopium toxiferum
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Oxycopis suturalis (Horn 1896)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oxycopis suturalis. 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 suturalis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Oxycopis suturalis
What is Oxycopis suturalis?
Oxycopis suturalis is a species in the family Oedemeridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Oxycopis suturalis?
7.5‒12.0 mm
How do you identify Oxycopis suturalis?
Holotype
Where is Oxycopis suturalis found?
Range: se. US (NJ‒FL‒LA)
What is the life cycle of a Oxycopis suturalis?
in FL, adults on flowers of papaya, palmetto, and Metopium toxiferum