Telegeusis schwarzi
This record describes Telegeusis schwarzi (species). Recorded family: Omethidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Entirely pale yellow except eyes and palpi, elytral apices and posterior margin of pronotum whitish; elytra only about one-seventh longer than their combined width across humeri, their apices reaching only to lateral base of hind coxae and more broadly rounded than in T. nubifer . yellow with palpi, apices of elytra, and pronotal margins whitish, elytra shorter, truncate, each almost as long as wide, not extending past apices of hind coxae. Holotype and three paratypes: Holotype and one paratype: Hot Springs, Arizona, 26 and 27 June, 1901, collected by E. A. Schwarz in memory of whom the species is named. Three paratypes: Globe, Gila Co., Arizona, July 3, 1949, F. G. Werner.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Omethidae (False Soldier Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Telegeusinae
- Genus
- Telegeusis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
central AZ - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Telegeusis schwarzi Barber, 1952
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Telegeusis schwarzi. 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 Telegeusis schwarzi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Telegeusis schwarzi
What is Telegeusis schwarzi?
Telegeusis schwarzi is a species in the family Omethidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Telegeusis schwarzi?
5-8 mm
How do you identify Telegeusis schwarzi?
Entirely pale yellow except eyes and palpi, elytral apices and posterior margin of pronotum whitish; elytra only about one-seventh longer than their combined width across humeri, their apices reaching only to lateral base of hind coxae and more broadly rounded than in T. nubifer . yellow with palpi, apices of elytra, and pronotal margins whitish, elytra shorter, truncate, each almost as long as wide, not extending past apices of hind coxae.
Where is Telegeusis schwarzi found?
Range: central AZ - Map