Banded Net-winged Beetle
Calopteron discrepans
This record describes Calopteron discrepans (species). Recorded family: Lycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The anterior elytral band tends to be broad all the way to the edges (tends to taper at the edges or be narrow its entire span in C. reticulatum ). This trait is not diagnostic, but may be helpful. Sutural dark extension of the anterior band flares out basally, widest at scutellum (in reticulatum , parallel-sided, when present). Metasternum all-black (partly reddish in reticulatum ); antennomere 2 black (rusty in reticulatum ). Underside of antennae usually black (some segments rusty in reticulatum )
Wikipedia reference for Calopteron discrepans: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calopteron_discrepans.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Lycidae (Net-winged Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lycinae
- Tribe
- Calopterini
- Genus
- Calopteron
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (s.QC‒FL to s.MB‒CO‒TX) to Colombia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Calopteron discrepans (Newman 1838)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Calopteron discrepans. 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 Banded Net-winged Beetle (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Hannah Nendick-Mason , Steve Nanz , anitagould , Mike Quinn , v belov , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Banded Net-winged Beetle
What is Banded Net-winged Beetle?
Banded Net-winged Beetle (Calopteron discrepans) is a species in the family Lycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Banded Net-winged Beetle?
9.0–14.5 mm
How do you identify Banded Net-winged Beetle?
The anterior elytral band tends to be broad all the way to the edges (tends to taper at the edges or be narrow its entire span in C. reticulatum ). This trait is not diagnostic, but may be helpful. Sutural dark extension of the anterior band flares out basally, widest at scutellum (in reticulatum , parallel-sided, when present). Metasternum all-black (partly reddish in reticulatum ); antennomere 2 black (rusty in reticulatum ). Underside of antennae usually black (some segments rusty in reticulatum )
Where is Banded Net-winged Beetle found?
Range: e.NA (s.QC‒FL to s.MB‒CO‒TX) to Colombia