Salimuzzamania howdeni
This record describes Salimuzzamania howdeni (species). Recorded family: Anthicidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Holotype male, allotype female and 11 male paratypes, Big Bend N[ational] P[ark], TEX[AS], 1850', Boquillas, May 23, 1959, light; Howden & Becker; 3 male paratypes same but May 13. Texas considers this a SGCN ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Anthicidae (Antlike Flower Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Macratriinae
- Genus
- Salimuzzamania
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Big Bend National Park, Brewster Co., TX (Werner 1974)
Seasonal Activity
Apr-May (Werner 1974)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Patronym for Henry Howden
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Salimuzzamania howdeni. 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 Salimuzzamania howdeni
What is Salimuzzamania howdeni?
Salimuzzamania howdeni is a species in the family Anthicidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Salimuzzamania howdeni?
3.6-4.6 mm (Werner 1974)
Where is Salimuzzamania howdeni found?
Range: Big Bend National Park, Brewster Co., TX (Werner 1974)
When is Salimuzzamania howdeni active?
Salimuzzamania howdeni: seasonal activity - Apr-May (Werner 1974).