Prolixocupes lobiceps
This record describes Prolixocupes lobiceps (species). Recorded family: Cupedidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antennae slightly serrate, prosternum with widely separated tarsal grooves, head tubercles not conical with rear pair distinctly larger
Wikipedia reference for Prolixocupes lobiceps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prolixocupes_lobiceps.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Archostemata
- Family
- Cupedidae (Reticulated Beetles)
- Genus
- Prolixocupes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw US (n.CA-sw.UT-AZ) / Baja Mex. - Map
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Prolixocupes lobiceps. 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 Prolixocupes lobiceps (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor; Additional contributions by Phillip Harpootlian , Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Prolixocupes lobiceps
What is Prolixocupes lobiceps?
Prolixocupes lobiceps is a species in the family Cupedidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Prolixocupes lobiceps?
Antennae slightly serrate, prosternum with widely separated tarsal grooves, head tubercles not conical with rear pair distinctly larger
Where is Prolixocupes lobiceps found?
Range: sw US (n.CA-sw.UT-AZ) / Baja Mex. - Map