Pseudanophthalmus holsingeri
This record describes Pseudanophthalmus holsingeri (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
considered by VA to be a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Trechinae
- Tribe
- Trechini
- Genus
- Pseudanophthalmus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
only known from Fugates Cave, at Gibson Station, Lee Co., VA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudanophthalmus holsingeri Barr 1965
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pseudanophthalmus holsingeri. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudanophthalmus holsingeri
What is Pseudanophthalmus holsingeri?
Pseudanophthalmus holsingeri is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pseudanophthalmus holsingeri?
4.5 mm (BG data)
Where is Pseudanophthalmus holsingeri found?
Range: only known from Fugates Cave, at Gibson Station, Lee Co., VA