Pentaria dispar
This record describes Pentaria dispar (species). Recorded family: Scraptiidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. Zack Falin, 2012 Type Locality: Jemez Mountains, New Mexico
Identification notes
Det. Zack Falin, 2012
Wikipedia reference for Pentaria dispar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentaria_dispar.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Scraptiidae (False Flower Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Anaspidinae
- Tribe
- Pentariini
- Genus
- Pentaria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
can be common on var. flowers
Geographic Range
c. US to AZ (AZ-TX-NE) - Map ,(BG data),(Zack Falin, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2012)
Seasonal Activity
May-July (BG data)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pentaria dispar. 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 Pentaria dispar (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pentaria dispar
What is Pentaria dispar?
Pentaria dispar is a species in the family Scraptiidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pentaria dispar?
Length: 2.5 mm.
How do you identify Pentaria dispar?
Det. Zack Falin, 2012
Where is Pentaria dispar found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | can be common on var. flowers |
| Range | c. US to AZ (AZ-TX-NE) - Map ,(BG data),(Zack Falin, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2012) |
When is Pentaria dispar active?
Pentaria dispar: seasonal activity - May-July (BG data).