Western Banded Glowworm
Zarhipis integripennis
This record describes Zarhipis integripennis (species). Recorded family: Phengodidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Female adults are larviform (as in all Phengodidae ) and are much larger than the males...see the images here and here .
Wikipedia reference for Zarhipis integripennis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zarhipis_integripennis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Phengodidae (Glowworm Beetles)
- Tribe
- Phengodini
- Genus
- Zarhipis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
WA-CA-sw.AZ; Baja - Map , mostly just Calif.
Seasonal Activity
Larvae active Jan-Feb, adult males come to lights Apr-Jun
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larva preys on millipedes
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Zarhipis integripennis (LeConte 1874)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Zarhipis integripennis. 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 Western Banded Glowworm (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Aaron Schusteff , v belov , KenW
Frequently Asked Questions About Western Banded Glowworm
What is Western Banded Glowworm?
Western Banded Glowworm (Zarhipis integripennis) is a species in the family Phengodidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Western Banded Glowworm?
Males 12-23 mm Females much longer
Where is Western Banded Glowworm found?
Range: WA-CA-sw.AZ; Baja - Map , mostly just Calif.
What does Western Banded Glowworm eat?
The diet of the Western Banded Glowworm includes Larva preys on millipedes.
When is Western Banded Glowworm active?
Western Banded Glowworm: seasonal activity - Larvae active Jan-Feb, adult males come to lights Apr-Jun.