Saxinis hornii 0
Saxinis hornii
This record describes Saxinis hornii (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A specimen in [Fall's] collection from San Diego Co., Cal., differs only in the colour being almost black, and there can scarcely be a doubt that it is identical with the Lower California form. Syntype Type Locality: San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cryptocephalinae
- Tribe
- Clytrini
- Genus
- Saxinis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s.CA (San Diego) / Baja, Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Saxinis hornii Fall, 1909
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Saxinis hornii. 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 Saxinis hornii 0
What is Saxinis hornii 0?
Saxinis hornii 0 (Saxinis hornii) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Saxinis hornii 0?
A specimen in [Fall's] collection from San Diego Co., Cal., differs only in the colour being almost black, and there can scarcely be a doubt that it is identical with the Lower California form. Syntype
Where is Saxinis hornii 0 found?
Range: s.CA (San Diego) / Baja, Mex. - Map