Aegialia nana
This record describes Aegialia nana (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Rarely collected; probably not rare only very local
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aphodiinae
- Tribe
- Aegialiini
- Genus
- Aegialia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Members of this subgenus are usually collected in damp areas, often near the margins of streams and ponds; they are apparently not as strongly psammophilous as are members of Aegialia , sensu stricto, but prefer a gravelly or rocky substrate
Geographic Range
Quebec, New Hampshire, Massachusetts
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aegialia nana Brown
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aegialia nana. 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 Aegialia nana (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Claude Tessier
Frequently Asked Questions About Aegialia nana
What is Aegialia nana?
Aegialia nana is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Aegialia nana?
Body length: 3.4 mm-3.5 mm
Where is Aegialia nana found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Members of this subgenus are usually collected in damp areas, often near the margins of streams and ponds; they are apparently not as strongly psammophilous as are members of Aegialia , sensu stricto, but prefer a gravelly or rocky substrate |
| Range | Quebec, New Hampshire, Massachusetts |