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Sphaeridiinae
Sphaeridiinae is a subfamily of water scavenger beetles (insects in the family Hydrophilidae). Some species live in fresh water as both larvae and adults. Habitat Sphaeridiinae is a subfamily of Hydrophilidae that is considered mostly terrestrial compared to the other aquatic subfamilies in the larger overarching family of Hydrophilidae. There have been some instances of this subfamily living in riparian habitats or floating vegetation, however, this subfamily is not constrained to aquatic ecosystems. In general, Hydrophilidae Hydrophilidae, also known colloquially as water scavenger beetles, is a family of beetles. Aquatic hydrophilids are notable for their long maxillary palps, which are longer than their antennae. Several of the former subfamilies of Hydrophilidae ... species have larvae that are aquatic or terrestrial and the adults are mainly aquatic. In Sphaeridiinae's case, there has been a trend for it to colonize on solely moist terrestrial land, including places o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hydrophilidae
Hydrophilidae, also known colloquially as water scavenger beetles, is a family of beetles. Aquatic hydrophilids are notable for their long maxillary palps, which are longer than their antennae. Several of the former subfamilies of Hydrophilidae have recently been removed and elevated to family rank; Epimetopidae, Georissidae (= Georyssinae), Helophoridae, Hydrochidae, and Spercheidae (= Sphaeridiinae). While the majority of hydrophilids are aquatic, around a third of described species are terrestrial, mostly belonging to the subfamily Sphaeridiinae. With rare exceptions, the larvae are predatory while the adults may be herbivores or predators in addition to scavenging. Many species are able to produce sounds. Species of '' Hydrophilus'' are reported as pests in fish hatcheries. Other species are voracious consumers of mosquito larvae, and have potential as biological control agents. This beetle family contains 2,835 species in 169 genera. Geography Hydrophilid beetles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sphaeridium Impressum
''Sphaeridium'' is a genus of beetles in the family Hydrophilidae, the water scavenger beetles. They occur in Europe, and some species have been introduced to North America.Hanski, I. (1980)The three coexisting species of ''Sphaeridium'' (Coleoptera, Hydrophilidae).''Ann. Entomol. Fenn'' 46, 39-48. Description The adults are 4 to 7.5 millimeters long. They have short antennae with hairy clubs at the tips. These beetles live in cow dung. The adults feed on the dung and other organic matter, but the beetle larvae are predators of the maggots of the flies that breed in the dung, such as the face fly ''Musca autumnalis'', the face fly or autumn housefly, is a pest of cattle and horses. Description The face fly is similar to the closely related housefly but is slightly larger, averaging about 7–8 mm long and grey in colour with four ... (''Musca autumnalis''). Two or more ''Sphaeridium'' beetle species may coexist in one pat, and the larvae may feed on each other. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sphaeridium Conspurcatum
''Sphaeridium'' is a genus of beetles in the family Hydrophilidae, the water scavenger beetles. They occur in Europe, and some species have been introduced to North America.Hanski, I. (1980)The three coexisting species of ''Sphaeridium'' (Coleoptera, Hydrophilidae).''Ann. Entomol. Fenn'' 46, 39-48. Description The adults are 4 to 7.5 millimeters long. They have short antennae with hairy clubs at the tips. These beetles live in cow dung. The adults feed on the dung and other organic matter, but the beetle larvae are predators of the maggots of the flies that breed in the dung, such as the face fly ''Musca autumnalis'', the face fly or autumn housefly, is a pest of cattle and horses. Description The face fly is similar to the closely related housefly but is slightly larger, averaging about 7–8 mm long and grey in colour with four ... (''Musca autumnalis''). Two or more ''Sphaeridium'' beetle species may coexist in one pat, and the larvae may feed on each other. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sphaeridium Immundum
''Sphaeridium'' is a genus of beetles in the family Hydrophilidae, the water scavenger beetles. They occur in Europe, and some species have been introduced to North America.Hanski, I. (1980)The three coexisting species of ''Sphaeridium'' (Coleoptera, Hydrophilidae).''Ann. Entomol. Fenn'' 46, 39-48. Description The adults are 4 to 7.5 millimeters long. They have short antennae with hairy clubs at the tips. These beetles live in cow dung. The adults feed on the dung and other organic matter, but the beetle larvae are predators of the maggots of the flies that breed in the dung, such as the face fly ''Musca autumnalis'', the face fly or autumn housefly, is a pest of cattle and horses. Description The face fly is similar to the closely related housefly but is slightly larger, averaging about 7–8 mm long and grey in colour with four ... (''Musca autumnalis''). Two or more ''Sphaeridium'' beetle species may coexist in one pat, and the larvae may feed on each other. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sphaeridium Centrimaculatum
''Sphaeridium'' is a genus of beetles in the family Hydrophilidae, the water scavenger beetles. They occur in Europe, and some species have been introduced to North America.Hanski, I. (1980)The three coexisting species of ''Sphaeridium'' (Coleoptera, Hydrophilidae).''Ann. Entomol. Fenn'' 46, 39-48. Description The adults are 4 to 7.5 millimeters long. They have short antennae with hairy clubs at the tips. These beetles live in cow dung. The adults feed on the dung and other organic matter, but the beetle larvae are predators of the maggots of the flies that breed in the dung, such as the face fly ''Musca autumnalis'', the face fly or autumn housefly, is a pest of cattle and horses. Description The face fly is similar to the closely related housefly but is slightly larger, averaging about 7–8 mm long and grey in colour with four ... (''Musca autumnalis''). Two or more ''Sphaeridium'' beetle species may coexist in one pat, and the larvae may feed on each other. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sphaeridium Merdarium
''Sphaeridium'' is a genus of beetles in the family Hydrophilidae, the water scavenger beetles. They occur in Europe, and some species have been introduced to North America.Hanski, I. (1980)The three coexisting species of ''Sphaeridium'' (Coleoptera, Hydrophilidae).''Ann. Entomol. Fenn'' 46, 39-48. Description The adults are 4 to 7.5 millimeters long. They have short antennae with hairy clubs at the tips. These beetles live in cow dung. The adults feed on the dung and other organic matter, but the beetle larvae are predators of the maggots of the flies that breed in the dung, such as the face fly ''Musca autumnalis'', the face fly or autumn housefly, is a pest of cattle and horses. Description The face fly is similar to the closely related housefly but is slightly larger, averaging about 7–8 mm long and grey in colour with four ... (''Musca autumnalis''). Two or more ''Sphaeridium'' beetle species may coexist in one pat, and the larvae may feed on each other. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pierre André Latreille
Pierre André Latreille (; 29 November 1762 – 6 February 1833) was a French zoologist, specialising in arthropods. Having trained as a Roman Catholic priest before the French Revolution, Latreille was imprisoned, and only regained his freedom after recognising a rare beetle species he found in the prison, ''Necrobia ruficollis''. He published his first important work in 1796 (), and was eventually employed by the . His foresighted work on arthropod systematics and taxonomy gained him respect and accolades, including being asked to write the volume on arthropods for George Cuvier's monumental work, , the only part not by Cuvier himself. Latreille was considered the foremost entomologist of his time, and was described by one of his pupils as "the prince of entomologists". Biography Early life Pierre André Latreille was born on 29 November 1762 in the town of Brive, then in the province of Limousin, as the illegitimate child of Jean Joseph Sahuguet d'Amarzit, général ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coelostomatini
Coelostomatini is a tribe of water scavenger beetles in the family Hydrophilidae Hydrophilidae, also known colloquially as water scavenger beetles, is a family of beetles. Aquatic hydrophilids are notable for their long maxillary palps, which are longer than their antennae. Several of the former subfamilies of Hydrophilidae .... There are about 7 genera and more than 70 described species in Coelostomatini. Genera These seven genera belong to the tribe Coelostomatini: * '' Coelofletium'' Orchymont, 1925 * '' Coelostoma'' Brullé, 1835 * '' Cyclotypus'' Sharp, 1882 * '' Dactylosternum'' Wollaston, 1854 * '' Pelosoma'' Mulsant, 1844 * '' Phaenonotum'' Sharp, 1882 * '' Phaenostoma'' Orchymont, 1937 References Further reading * * External links * Hydrophilidae Articles created by Qbugbot Beetle tribes {{hydrophilidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megasternini
Megasternini is a tribe of water scavenger beetles in the family Hydrophilidae. There are at least 70 described species in Megasternini. Genera * '' Agna'' Smetana, 1978 * ''Cercyon In Greek mythology, Cercyon (Ancient Greek: Κερκύων, -ονος ''Kerkyon'') was the name of the following two figures: * Cercyon, malefactor who was killed by Theseus. * Cercyon, son of Agamedes, and the father of Hippothous, who succeeded ...'' Leach, 1817 * '' Cryptopleurum'' Mulsant, 1844 * '' Cycrillum'' Knisch, 1921 * '' Deltostethus'' Sharp, 1882 * '' Megasternum'' Mulsant, 1844 * '' Oosternum'' Sharp, 1882 * '' Paraoosternum'' Scott, 1913 * '' Pelosoma'' Mulsant, 1844 * '' Tectosternum'' Balfour-Browne, 1958 References * Hansen, Michael (1999). ''World Catalogue of Insects, volume 2: Hydrophiloidea (s. str.) (Coleoptera)'', 416. Further reading * Arnett, R. H. Jr., M. C. Thomas, P. E. Skelley and J. H. Frank. (eds.). (21 June 2002). ''American Beetles, Volume II: Polyphaga: Scarab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
