Aderus populneus
This record describes Aderus populneus (species). Recorded family: Aderidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Aderus populneus is a species of ant-like leaf beetle in the family Aderidae. Native to the west Palaearctic (very common in England, it has been introduced in North America. Large eyes, pubescent antennae, 1.5-2mm
Wikipedia reference for Aderus populneus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aderus_populneus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Aderidae (Ant-like Leaf Beetles)
- Tribe
- Aderini
- Genus
- Aderus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
larvae in dead wood of deciduous trees overgrown with fungi ( 3 )
Geographic Range
native to w. Palaearctic , adventive and now widespread in NA (NS-BC to MD-IA-UT-CA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aderus populneus (Creutzer in Panzer 1796)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aderus populneus. 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 Aderus populneus (5)
Photo credits: (c) Shamil Murtazin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Shamil Murtazin | (c) Barry Walter, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Barry Walter | (c) Ludo Leclerc, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ludo Leclerc | (c) vaggeliskoutsoukos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by vaggeliskoutsoukos | Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Aderus populneus
What is Aderus populneus?
Aderus populneus is a species in the family Aderidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Aderus populneus?
1.8-2.3 mm
Where is Aderus populneus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | larvae in dead wood of deciduous trees overgrown with fungi ( 3 ) |
| Range | native to w. Palaearctic , adventive and now widespread in NA (NS-BC to MD-IA-UT-CA) |