Caenia dimidiata
This record describes Caenia dimidiata (species). Recorded family: Lycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to Calopteron terminale , but has comb-like antennae, and scutellum is black Evans notes it has pectinate antennae in both sexes; branches on 4-10 longer at attached at based of the antennomeres in male, but shorter and arising near tip of antennomeres in female...Labial palps tipped with broadly triangular palpomeres. Compare male / female: / comes to lights
Wikipedia reference for Caenia dimidiata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caenia_dimidiata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Lycidae (Net-winged Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lycinae
- Tribe
- Calopterini
- Genus
- Caenia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (NS-FL to MB-e.TX) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 )
Seasonal Activity
mostly: May-Aug ( 7 ) ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Caenia dimidiata (Fabricius 1801)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Caenia dimidiata. 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 Caenia dimidiata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , Nick Block , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Caenia dimidiata
What is Caenia dimidiata?
Caenia dimidiata is a species in the family Lycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Caenia dimidiata?
8.5-13 mm
How do you identify Caenia dimidiata?
Similar to Calopteron terminale , but has comb-like antennae, and scutellum is black Evans notes it has pectinate antennae in both sexes; branches on 4-10 longer at attached at based of the antennomeres in male, but shorter and arising near tip of antennomeres in female...Labial palps tipped with broadly triangular palpomeres. Compare male / female: /
Where is Caenia dimidiata found?
Range: e NA (NS-FL to MB-e.TX) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 )
When is Caenia dimidiata active?
Caenia dimidiata: seasonal activity - mostly: May-Aug ( 7 ) ( 6 ).