Serica howdeni
This record describes Serica howdeni (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
originally known from only the type specimen taken near Tyler (Smith County). Riley & Wolfe collected it at Tyler State Park (Smith County) and in Brazos County.
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
Habitat
found in large numbers at a bottomland woodland area near College Station.
Geographic Range
Provisional TX Endemic - Map , known from two counties in e. TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Serica howdeni Dawson, 1967
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Serica howdeni. 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 Serica howdeni
What is Serica howdeni?
Serica howdeni is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Serica howdeni?
8 mm (BG data)
Where is Serica howdeni found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | found in large numbers at a bottomland woodland area near College Station. |
| Range | Provisional TX Endemic - Map , known from two counties in e. TX |