Schizogenius lindrothi
This record describes Schizogenius lindrothi (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
7th interval lacks setae, or at most with one. Type specimen: https://mczbase.mcz.harvard.edu/guid/MCZ:Ent:31970
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scaritinae
- Tribe
- Clivinini
- Genus
- Schizogenius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Florida and Central America (Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama) Unclear whether Central American records are conspecific with Florida specimens.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Schizogenius lindrothi. 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 Schizogenius lindrothi
What is Schizogenius lindrothi?
Schizogenius lindrothi is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Schizogenius lindrothi?
7th interval lacks setae, or at most with one. Type specimen: https://mczbase.mcz.harvard.edu/guid/MCZ:Ent:31970
Where is Schizogenius lindrothi found?
Range: Florida and Central America (Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama) Unclear whether Central American records are conspecific with Florida specimens.