Pachyschelus uvaldei
This record describes Pachyschelus uvaldei (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Agrilinae
- Tribe
- Tracheini
- Genus
- Pachyschelus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
OK, TX - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults on round copperleaf Acalypha monostachya (= hederacea ) (Euphorbiaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pachyschelus uvaldei Knull, 1941
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pachyschelus uvaldei. 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 Pachyschelus uvaldei (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua P. Basham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , ceiseman
Frequently Asked Questions About Pachyschelus uvaldei
How big is Pachyschelus uvaldei?
2.5 mm
Where is Pachyschelus uvaldei found?
Range: OK, TX - Map
What does Pachyschelus uvaldei eat?
The diet of the Pachyschelus uvaldei includes Adults on round copperleaf Acalypha monostachya (= hederacea ) (Euphorbiaceae).