Cis ephippiatus
This record describes Cis ephippiatus (species). Recorded family: Ciidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra with dual puncturation, short and decumbent setae, usually lighter basally and to tip; pronotum not very densely punctured; male sexual features rather weak.
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
Geographic Range
northern transcontinental, and West
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hoof fungi: Ganoderma, Fomitopsis
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cis ephippiatus Mannerheim, 1853
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cis ephippiatus. 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 ephippiatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche
Frequently Asked Questions About Cis ephippiatus
What is Cis ephippiatus?
Cis ephippiatus is a species in the family Ciidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cis ephippiatus?
about 2 mm
How do you identify Cis ephippiatus?
Elytra with dual puncturation, short and decumbent setae, usually lighter basally and to tip; pronotum not very densely punctured; male sexual features rather weak.
Where is Cis ephippiatus found?
Range: northern transcontinental, and West
What does Cis ephippiatus eat?
The diet of the Cis ephippiatus includes Hoof fungi: Ganoderma, Fomitopsis.