Acteniceromorphus stricklandi 0
Acteniceromorphus stricklandi
This record describes Acteniceromorphus stricklandi (species). Recorded family: Elateridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
dorsal habitus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Elateridae (Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Dendrometrinae
- Tribe
- Prosternini
- Genus
- Acteniceromorphus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Boreomontane and foothills forests, parkland groves
Geographic Range
nw.NA (MB‒ID‒AK)
Seasonal Activity
Adults collected 22.V‒26.VII
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acteniceromorphus stricklandi. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acteniceromorphus stricklandi 0
How big is Acteniceromorphus stricklandi 0?
11‒16 mm
How do you identify Acteniceromorphus stricklandi 0?
dorsal habitus
Where is Acteniceromorphus stricklandi 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Boreomontane and foothills forests, parkland groves |
| Range | nw.NA (MB‒ID‒AK) |
When is Acteniceromorphus stricklandi 0 active?
Acteniceromorphus stricklandi 0: seasonal activity - Adults collected 22.V‒26.VII.