Anommatus duodecimstriatus
This record describes Anommatus duodecimstriatus (species). Recorded family: Teredidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
First reported from NA in early 1970s (Rochester, NY); found in the soil from imported plants ( Peck 1972 )
Wikipedia reference for Anommatus duodecimstriatus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anommatus_duodecimstriatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Teredidae
- Genus
- Anommatus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
litter, damp soil, plant debris ( 3 )
Geographic Range
native to Europe; adventive in NA, recorded from ne. US (NY to WI) , can be spread further with commerce (reported from many locations worldwide)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
probably parthenogenetic ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anommatus duodecimstriatus (P.W.J. Müller 1821)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anommatus duodecimstriatus. 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 Anommatus duodecimstriatus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Anommatus duodecimstriatus
What is Anommatus duodecimstriatus?
Anommatus duodecimstriatus is a species in the family Teredidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anommatus duodecimstriatus?
1.5-1.8 mm
Where is Anommatus duodecimstriatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | litter, damp soil, plant debris ( 3 ) |
| Range | native to Europe; adventive in NA, recorded from ne. US (NY to WI) , can be spread further with commerce (reported from many locations worldwide) |
What is the life cycle of a Anommatus duodecimstriatus?
probably parthenogenetic ( 3 )