Parastasia brevipes
This record describes Parastasia brevipes (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
male antennal club twice as long as antennomeres 2‒7 color dark reddish brown to black Det. E. G. Riley, 1998 comes to lights
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Rutelinae
- Tribe
- Rutelini
- Genus
- Parastasia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found in logs
Geographic Range
e.US (NY‒n.FL to se.NE‒e.TX) - Map , TX records e. of the Brazos R.
Seasonal Activity
mostly Jul‒Aug (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Unknown. A species of Parastasia is a pollinator of an arum in tropical Asia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Parastasia brevipes ( LeConte 1856)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Parastasia brevipes. 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 Parastasia brevipes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Steve Nanz , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Parastasia brevipes
What is Parastasia brevipes?
Parastasia brevipes is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Parastasia brevipes?
14‒17 mm
How do you identify Parastasia brevipes?
male antennal club twice as long as antennomeres 2‒7 color dark reddish brown to black Det. E. G. Riley, 1998
Where is Parastasia brevipes found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Found in logs |
| Range | e.US (NY‒n.FL to se.NE‒e.TX) - Map , TX records e. of the Brazos R. |
What does Parastasia brevipes eat?
The diet of the Parastasia brevipes includes Unknown. A species of Parastasia is a pollinator of an arum in tropical Asia.
When is Parastasia brevipes active?
Parastasia brevipes: seasonal activity - mostly Jul‒Aug (BG data).