Schizogenius pluripunctatus
This record describes Schizogenius pluripunctatus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
In part by eltra with long, abundant setae. See Type specimen: https://mczbase.mcz.harvard.edu/guid/MCZ:Ent:5484
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
Arizona and New Mexico south to Nayarit Mexico
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Schizogenius pluripunctatus. 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 pluripunctatus
What is Schizogenius pluripunctatus?
Schizogenius pluripunctatus is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Schizogenius pluripunctatus?
3.3-4.3 mm body length; 2.0 to 2.6 mm elytron length
How do you identify Schizogenius pluripunctatus?
In part by eltra with long, abundant setae. See Type specimen: https://mczbase.mcz.harvard.edu/guid/MCZ:Ent:5484
Where is Schizogenius pluripunctatus found?
Range: Arizona and New Mexico south to Nayarit Mexico