Clambus simsoni
This record describes Clambus simsoni (species). Recorded family: Clambidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Keys to C. spangleri in . Finely serrated male genitalia is characteristic .
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
Native to Australian region, adventive in Afrotropical, Palearctic and Nearctic regions . In NA, BC & ne.US (MA‒CT) (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Decaying plant material
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Clambus simsoni Blackburn 1902
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Clambus simsoni. 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 simsoni (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Marc DiGirolomo; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Clambus simsoni
What is Clambus simsoni?
Clambus simsoni is a species in the family Clambidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Clambus simsoni?
1.0‒1.2 mm
How do you identify Clambus simsoni?
Keys to C. spangleri in . Finely serrated male genitalia is characteristic .
Where is Clambus simsoni found?
Range: Native to Australian region, adventive in Afrotropical, Palearctic and Nearctic regions . In NA, BC & ne.US (MA‒CT) (BG data)
What does Clambus simsoni eat?
The diet of the Clambus simsoni includes Decaying plant material.