Globose Dune Beetle
Coelus globosus
This record describes Coelus globosus (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
populations vary in size and punctation, but the deeply emarginate epistoma and setation extending only to the frontoclypeal suture separate this species from others :
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Pimeliinae
- Tribe
- Coniontini
- Genus
- Coelus (Dune Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Coastal dunes (foredunes & sand hummocks, generally not beyond 50m from )
Geographic Range
CA
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coelus globosus. 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 Globose Dune Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hartmut Wisch; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn | Contributed by Hartmut Wisch; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Globose Dune Beetle
What is Globose Dune Beetle?
Globose Dune Beetle (Coelus globosus) is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Globose Dune Beetle?
populations vary in size and punctation, but the deeply emarginate epistoma and setation extending only to the frontoclypeal suture separate this species from others :
Where is Globose Dune Beetle found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Coastal dunes (foredunes & sand hummocks, generally not beyond 50m from ) |
| Range | CA |