Clambus gibbulus
This record describes Clambus gibbulus (species). Recorded family: Clambidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
earliest record in our area: Lake Superior before 1850
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scirtoidea
- Family
- Clambidae (Minute Beetles)
- Genus
- Clambus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Europe, may be naturally holarctic; transcontinental in NA: BC-QC to CA-TX-FL
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Clambus gibbulus (LeConte 1850)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Clambus gibbulus. 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 Clambus gibbulus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by John Leavengood; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Clambus gibbulus
What is Clambus gibbulus?
Clambus gibbulus is a species in the family Clambidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Clambus gibbulus?
1.1–1.2 mm
Where is Clambus gibbulus found?
Range: Europe, may be naturally holarctic; transcontinental in NA: BC-QC to CA-TX-FL