Cis striatulus
This record describes Cis striatulus (species). Recorded family: Ciidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
pronotal front angles not produced, side margin narrow; elytral punctation dual, larger punctures in irregular rows; elytral vestiture short and indistinctly dual, longer hairs seriate
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
Canadian records mostly from canopy traps
Geographic Range
holarctic; southern in Europe, transcontinental in NA (NT‒CA to NS‒FL)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts listed in ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cis striatulus Mellié 1849
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cis striatulus. 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 striatulus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cis striatulus
What is Cis striatulus?
Cis striatulus is a species in the family Ciidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cis striatulus?
1.7‒2 mm
How do you identify Cis striatulus?
pronotal front angles not produced, side margin narrow; elytral punctation dual, larger punctures in irregular rows; elytral vestiture short and indistinctly dual, longer hairs seriate
Where is Cis striatulus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Canadian records mostly from canopy traps |
| Range | holarctic; southern in Europe, transcontinental in NA (NT‒CA to NS‒FL) |
What does Cis striatulus eat?
The diet of the Cis striatulus includes hosts listed in ( 3 ).