How to Identify Scirtidae
Scirtidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Coleoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Scirtidae Species
Scirtes oblongus Guérin-Méneville, 1861
Scirtes oblongus Guérin-Méneville, 1861
Scirtes oblongus is a marsh beetle species in the Scirtidae family found in Nort…
Scirtes orbiculatus (Fabricius, 1801)
Scirtes orbiculatus (Fabricius, 1801)
Scirtes orbiculatus is a species of marsh beetle in the family Scirtidae, found …
Prionocyphon limbatus LeConte, 1866
Prionocyphon limbatus LeConte, 1866
Prionocyphon limbatus is a species of marsh beetle in the family Scirtidae, nati…
Sacodes pulchella (Guérin-Méneville, 1843)
Sacodes pulchella (Guérin-Méneville, 1843)
Sacodes pulchella, the beautiful marsh beetle, is a Scirtidae marsh beetle found…
Cyphon padi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Cyphon padi (Linnaeus, 1758)
Contacyphon padi (Cyphon padi) is a marsh beetle species in the Scirtidae family…
Prionocyphon discoideus (Say, 1825)
Prionocyphon discoideus (Say, 1825)
Prionocyphon discoideus is a marsh beetle species in the Scirtidae family found …
Ora discoidea Champion, 1897
Ora discoidea Champion, 1897
Ora discoidea is a species of marsh beetle in the family Scirtidae found in Cent…
Ora troberti (Guérin-Méneville, 1861)
Ora troberti (Guérin-Méneville, 1861)
Ora troberti is a marsh beetle species in the Scirtidae family found from the so…
Ora texana Champion, 1897
Ora texana Champion, 1897
Ora texana (Texas flea marsh beetle) is a Scirtidae marsh beetle found from the …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Scirtidae?
Scirtidae animals belong to the Coleoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 12 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Scirtidae?
Scirtidae is classified in the order Coleoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
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