The most diverse group of organisms on Earth

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The most diverse group of organisms on Earth – over 300, 000 species

The most diverse group of organisms on Earth – over 300, 000 species

# of described species of organisms on Earth Total 1, 392, 485

# of described species of organisms on Earth Total 1, 392, 485

# of insect species in N. America: ca. 90, 000 # of beetle species:

# of insect species in N. America: ca. 90, 000 # of beetle species: ca. 30, 000 # of families: 111

Beetle structure mandibles antennae elytra (hard fore wings) membraneous hind wings abdomen

Beetle structure mandibles antennae elytra (hard fore wings) membraneous hind wings abdomen

Rove beetles – Staphylinidae The largest family of beetles in N. America 3, 100

Rove beetles – Staphylinidae The largest family of beetles in N. America 3, 100 species

Weevils – Curculionidae The largest family of beetles (and probably animals) in the world

Weevils – Curculionidae The largest family of beetles (and probably animals) in the world Second largest in North America 2, 500 species Curculio elephas European Chestnut Weevil

Weevils can be pests (alfalfa weevil) or beneficial (attacking invasive weeds) Hypera postica –

Weevils can be pests (alfalfa weevil) or beneficial (attacking invasive weeds) Hypera postica – Alfalfa weevil

Ground beetles - Carabidae Third largest family in N. America – 1, 700 species

Ground beetles - Carabidae Third largest family in N. America – 1, 700 species Calosoma scrutator Caterpillar hunter

Ground beetles - Carabidae Chlaenius sp. Vivid metallic ground beetle

Ground beetles - Carabidae Chlaenius sp. Vivid metallic ground beetle

Ground beetles - Carabidae Pasimachus elongatus Bluemargined ground beetle

Ground beetles - Carabidae Pasimachus elongatus Bluemargined ground beetle

Tiger beetles - Cicindelidae Cicindela formosa Big sand tiger beetle

Tiger beetles - Cicindelidae Cicindela formosa Big sand tiger beetle

Tiger beetles - Cicindelidae Cicindela willistoni Tiger beetles and Ground beetles are active predators

Tiger beetles - Cicindelidae Cicindela willistoni Tiger beetles and Ground beetles are active predators

Tiger beetles - Cicindelidae Cicindela sexguttata Six-spotted Green Tiger beetle

Tiger beetles - Cicindelidae Cicindela sexguttata Six-spotted Green Tiger beetle

Leaf beetles - Chrysomelidae Fourth largest family in N. America – 1, 500 species

Leaf beetles - Chrysomelidae Fourth largest family in N. America – 1, 500 species

Leaf beetles - Chrysomelidae Many pests belong to this family Colorado potato beetle

Leaf beetles - Chrysomelidae Many pests belong to this family Colorado potato beetle

Leaf beetles - Chrysomelidae Spotted cucumber beetle Northern corn root worm Potato flea beetle

Leaf beetles - Chrysomelidae Spotted cucumber beetle Northern corn root worm Potato flea beetle Western corn root worm

Scarab beetles - Scarabaeidae Fifth largest family in N. America – 1, 400 species

Scarab beetles - Scarabaeidae Fifth largest family in N. America – 1, 400 species Phanaeus sp.

Scarab beetles - Scarabaeidae Canthon sp. Dung beetles

Scarab beetles - Scarabaeidae Canthon sp. Dung beetles

Scarab beetles - Scarabaeidae Japanese Beetle (Popillia punctata)

Scarab beetles - Scarabaeidae Japanese Beetle (Popillia punctata)

Scarab beetles - Scarabaeidae Larvae – “grubs” Cotinis nitida Green June beetle

Scarab beetles - Scarabaeidae Larvae – “grubs” Cotinis nitida Green June beetle

Scarab beetles - Scarabaeidae Rhinoceros beetle

Scarab beetles - Scarabaeidae Rhinoceros beetle

Goliath beetle – the largest beetle in the world 0 8 in

Goliath beetle – the largest beetle in the world 0 8 in

Stag beetles – Lucanidae Larvae develop for up to 5 years in decaying wood

Stag beetles – Lucanidae Larvae develop for up to 5 years in decaying wood

Darkling beetles – Tenebrionidae Sixth largest family of beetles in North America 1, 300

Darkling beetles – Tenebrionidae Sixth largest family of beetles in North America 1, 300 species

Longhorned beetles - Cerambycidae 1, 100 species in N. America Plectrodera scalator Cottonwood borer

Longhorned beetles - Cerambycidae 1, 100 species in N. America Plectrodera scalator Cottonwood borer

Longhorned beetles - Cerambycidae Dryobius sexnotatus Six-banded longhorned beetle

Longhorned beetles - Cerambycidae Dryobius sexnotatus Six-banded longhorned beetle

Longhorned beetles - Cerambycidae Dorcaschema alternatum Small mulberry borer

Longhorned beetles - Cerambycidae Dorcaschema alternatum Small mulberry borer

Longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae) Desmocerus palliatus Elm borer Saperda tridentata Elder borer Larvae live in

Longhorned beetles (Cerambycidae) Desmocerus palliatus Elm borer Saperda tridentata Elder borer Larvae live in wood

Click beetles - Elateridae 800 species in N. America Adult Larva – “Wireworm”

Click beetles - Elateridae 800 species in N. America Adult Larva – “Wireworm”

Metallic wood-boring beetles - Buprestidae 700 species in N. America

Metallic wood-boring beetles - Buprestidae 700 species in N. America

Metallic wood-boring beetles - Buprestidae

Metallic wood-boring beetles - Buprestidae

Metallic wood-boring beetles - Buprestidae

Metallic wood-boring beetles - Buprestidae

Bark beetles - Scolytidae About 500 species in N. America Dendroctonus ponderosae Mountain pine

Bark beetles - Scolytidae About 500 species in N. America Dendroctonus ponderosae Mountain pine beetle

Bark beetles - Scolytidae Mountain pine beetle damage

Bark beetles - Scolytidae Mountain pine beetle damage

Bark beetle damage

Bark beetle damage

Soldier beetles - Cantharidae About 500 species in N. America

Soldier beetles - Cantharidae About 500 species in N. America

Lady beetles - Coccinellidae 400 species in N. America Coleomegilla maculata Pinkspotted lady beetle

Lady beetles - Coccinellidae 400 species in N. America Coleomegilla maculata Pinkspotted lady beetle

Lady beetles - Coccinellidae Pinkspotted lady beetle – efficient biocontrol agent

Lady beetles - Coccinellidae Pinkspotted lady beetle – efficient biocontrol agent

Lady beetles - Coccinellidae Lady beetle larva is a ferocious predator

Lady beetles - Coccinellidae Lady beetle larva is a ferocious predator

Blister beetles - Meloidae 330 species in N. America

Blister beetles - Meloidae 330 species in N. America

Blister beetles - Meloidae PESTS or ALLIES? • Toxic to horses – may poison

Blister beetles - Meloidae PESTS or ALLIES? • Toxic to horses – may poison hay • Natural enemies of grasshoppers

Carrion beetles - Silphidae 50 species in N. America Nicrophorus spp. Burying beetles

Carrion beetles - Silphidae 50 species in N. America Nicrophorus spp. Burying beetles

Carrion beetles - Silphidae Silpha americana American carrion beetle – endangered species

Carrion beetles - Silphidae Silpha americana American carrion beetle – endangered species

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