Pseudozonitis stroudi
This record describes Pseudozonitis stroudi (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
distinguished by its pronotal features which include the usual presence of a median red elongate pronotal macula, and relatively uneven discal surface with coarse, partially confluent punctures which are of similar size laterally and medianly. Types - Holotype ♀. USA. New Mexico: Otero Co.; near White Sands National Monument, Ridingers Motel; viii-8-1947; at light; SEMC (photo examined); one paratype ♀, same data as holotype, examined.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Nemognathinae
- Tribe
- Nemognathini
- Genus
- Pseudozonitis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.CA-w.TX / nw Mex.
Seasonal Activity
mid Jul – late Oct (49 records)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Adult associations - A third of the collections are labeled as taken at light. There are no plant associations.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudozonitis stroudi Enns, 1956
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pseudozonitis stroudi. 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 Pseudozonitis stroudi (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudozonitis stroudi
What is Pseudozonitis stroudi?
Pseudozonitis stroudi is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pseudozonitis stroudi?
7-14 mm
How do you identify Pseudozonitis stroudi?
distinguished by its pronotal features which include the usual presence of a median red elongate pronotal macula, and relatively uneven discal surface with coarse, partially confluent punctures which are of similar size laterally and medianly.
Where is Pseudozonitis stroudi found?
Range: s.CA-w.TX / nw Mex.
When is Pseudozonitis stroudi active?
Pseudozonitis stroudi: seasonal activity - mid Jul – late Oct (49 records).
What is the life cycle of a Pseudozonitis stroudi?
Adult associations - A third of the collections are labeled as taken at light. There are no plant associations.