Selvadius nunenmacheri
This record describes Selvadius nunenmacheri (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gordon defined this polymorphic species with noticeable variation in size and some variation in the form of the postcoxal line and body shape based on four spmns Type Locality: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scymninae
- Tribe
- Scymnini
- Genus
- Selvadius (Amber Lady Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-OK-WY Map - , ,(BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Selvadius nunenmacheri Gordon, 1970
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Selvadius nunenmacheri. 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 Selvadius nunenmacheri
What is Selvadius nunenmacheri?
Selvadius nunenmacheri is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Selvadius nunenmacheri?
Length 1.55 to 2.35 mm
How do you identify Selvadius nunenmacheri?
Gordon defined this polymorphic species with noticeable variation in size and some variation in the form of the postcoxal line and body shape based on four spmns
Where is Selvadius nunenmacheri found?
Range: AZ-OK-WY Map - , ,(BG data)