Pedilus joanae, manuscript name
Pedilus joanae
This record describes Pedilus joanae (species). Recorded family: Pyrochroidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Male: elytral apex slightly excavate, somewhat swollen above, and with yellow macula in this place. Elytra black, to yellowish (terminal margin excepted); females lack the diagostic macula.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Pyrochroidae (Fire-Colored Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Pedilinae
- Genus
- Pedilus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
northwestern-continental (BC-OR / MN-CO)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pedilus joanae Young (manuscript name)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pedilus joanae. 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 Pedilus joanae, manuscript name (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Boris Bueche , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pedilus joanae, manuscript name
What is Pedilus joanae, manuscript name?
Pedilus joanae, manuscript name (Pedilus joanae) is a species in the family Pyrochroidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pedilus joanae, manuscript name?
Male: elytral apex slightly excavate, somewhat swollen above, and with yellow macula in this place. Elytra black, to yellowish (terminal margin excepted); females lack the diagostic macula.
Where is Pedilus joanae, manuscript name found?
Range: northwestern-continental (BC-OR / MN-CO)