Cis boleti
This record describes Cis boleti (species). Recorded family: Ciidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small (3 or 4 mm) uniformly brown beetle. Around tree stumps or dead wood with an amount of fungus growth. Widespread and fairly frequent in the southern half of Britain. No additional images available for this species.
Wikipedia reference for Cis boleti: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cis_boleti.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Ciidae (Minute Tree-fungus Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Ciinae
- Tribe
- Ciini
- Genus
- Cis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Around tree stumps or dead wood with an amount of fungus growth.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in the southern half of Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cis boleti. 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 Cis boleti (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Cis boleti
What is Cis boleti?
Cis boleti is a species in the family Ciidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Cis boleti found?
Habitat: Around tree stumps or dead wood with an amount of fungus growth.
When is Cis boleti active?
Cis boleti: seasonal activity - All year round..