Caenocara scymnoides
This record describes Caenocara scymnoides (species). Recorded family: Ptinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pubescence short and inclined, antennal club in male blackish
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Ptinidae (Death-watch and Spider Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Dorcatominae
- Tribe
- Dorcatomini
- Genus
- Caenocara (Puffball Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CA,CO,MA,MB,MT,NH,NJ,NV,NY,SK,VT [BG Data]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Caenocara scymnoides LeConte, 1865
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Caenocara scymnoides. 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 Caenocara scymnoides (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Marc DiGirolomo
Frequently Asked Questions About Caenocara scymnoides
What is Caenocara scymnoides?
Caenocara scymnoides is a species in the family Ptinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Caenocara scymnoides?
1.8-2.3 mm
How do you identify Caenocara scymnoides?
Pubescence short and inclined, antennal club in male blackish
Where is Caenocara scymnoides found?
Range: CA,CO,MA,MB,MT,NH,NJ,NV,NY,SK,VT [BG Data]