Common Pollen Beetle
Brassicogethes aeneus
This record describes Brassicogethes aeneus (species). Recorded family: Nitidulidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Note slight metallic sheen, and protibiae paler than others (and more slender than in nigrescens ). … Boris Büche, 22 August, 2018
Wikipedia reference for Brassicogethes aeneus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassicogethes_aeneus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Nitidulidae (Sap-feeding Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meligethinae
- Genus
- Brassicogethes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Holarctic - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brassicogethes aeneus (Fabricius 1775)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brassicogethes aeneus. 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 Common Pollen Beetle (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Common Pollen Beetle
What is Common Pollen Beetle?
Common Pollen Beetle (Brassicogethes aeneus) is a species in the family Nitidulidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Common Pollen Beetle?
1.5-2.7 mm
How do you identify Common Pollen Beetle?
Note slight metallic sheen, and protibiae paler than others (and more slender than in nigrescens ). … Boris Büche, 22 August, 2018
Where is Common Pollen Beetle found?
Range: Holarctic - Map