Serica campestris
This record describes Serica campestris (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Texas records from Bowie and Wood counties in e.TX ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Melolonthinae
- Tribe
- Sericini
- Genus
- Serica
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
c. US (e.TX-LA-NE-IN) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
coll'ed at lights, but nothing else is known of its life history
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Serica campestris. 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.
Photos of Serica campestris (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Serica campestris
What is Serica campestris?
Serica campestris is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Serica campestris?
8.0-8.5 mm
Where is Serica campestris found?
Range: c. US (e.TX-LA-NE-IN) - Map
What is the life cycle of a Serica campestris?
coll'ed at lights, but nothing else is known of its life history