Sparedrus depressus 0
Sparedrus depressus
This record describes Sparedrus depressus (species). Recorded family: Oedemeridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Holotype specimens taken at Chisos Basin May 1‒8 by beating gray oak and at light, and at Tornillo Flat on May 12 by beating Acacia ; described from a single male specimen taken at Mexico City.
Identification notes
Holotype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Oedemeridae (False Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Calopodinae
- Genus
- Sparedrus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w.TX to c.Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sparedrus depressus (Champion 1889)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sparedrus depressus. 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 Sparedrus depressus 0
What is Sparedrus depressus 0?
Sparedrus depressus 0 (Sparedrus depressus) is a species in the family Oedemeridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Sparedrus depressus 0?
Holotype
Where is Sparedrus depressus 0 found?
Range: w.TX to c.Mexico