Bitoma granulata
This record describes Bitoma granulata (species). Recorded family: Zopheridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
easily separated from N.American congeners by the greatly reduced eyes and the extremely flattened body extremely rare
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Zopheridae (Ironclad Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Colydiinae
- Tribe
- Synchitini
- Genus
- Bitoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
IN IA MO NJ VA (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bitoma granulata (Blatchley 1910)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bitoma granulata. 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 Bitoma granulata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bitoma granulata
What is Bitoma granulata?
Bitoma granulata is a species in the family Zopheridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Bitoma granulata?
easily separated from N.American congeners by the greatly reduced eyes and the extremely flattened body
Where is Bitoma granulata found?
Range: IN IA MO NJ VA (BG data)