Oxycrepis sculptilis
This record describes Oxycrepis sculptilis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
a relatively rare Texas species distinguished from other Oxycrepis by dull elytra (m/s isodiametric), pair of mentum pits, and small body size. … Peter W. Messer, 22 March, 2021
Wikipedia reference for Oxycrepis sculptilis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycrepis sculptilis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Abacetini
- Genus
- Oxycrepis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Cos.) to Panama - Map
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Oxycrepis sculptilis. 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 Oxycrepis sculptilis (2)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov , Thrasher
Frequently Asked Questions About Oxycrepis sculptilis
What is Oxycrepis sculptilis?
Oxycrepis sculptilis is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Oxycrepis sculptilis?
a relatively rare Texas species distinguished from other Oxycrepis by dull elytra (m/s isodiametric), pair of mentum pits, and small body size. … Peter W. Messer, 22 March, 2021
Where is Oxycrepis sculptilis found?
Range: southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Cos.) to Panama - Map