Corticaria elongata
This record describes Corticaria elongata (species). Recorded family: Latridiidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
quadrate to slightly transverse pronotum with prominent teeth at the hind angles, sub-basal impression slight. color yellow-tan. earliest NA record: before 1899 (MA-PA, MI, IA, CA)
Wikipedia reference for Corticaria elongata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corticaria_elongata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Latridiidae (Minute Brown Scavenger Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Corticariinae
- Genus
- Corticaria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
dead wood habitats; important component of saproxylic communities across much of the decay succession ; rotten fruit, hay, firewood
Geographic Range
native to the Palaearctic (now cosmopolitan), adventive in the New World; in our area, across so. Canada south to NJ-WV-MI & CA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Corticaria elongata (Gyllenhal 1827)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Corticaria elongata. 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 Corticaria elongata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charlene Wood; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Corticaria elongata
What is Corticaria elongata?
Corticaria elongata is a species in the family Latridiidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Corticaria elongata?
1.3-1.8 mm
How do you identify Corticaria elongata?
quadrate to slightly transverse pronotum with prominent teeth at the hind angles, sub-basal impression slight. color yellow-tan.
Where is Corticaria elongata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | dead wood habitats; important component of saproxylic communities across much of the decay succession ; rotten fruit, hay, firewood |
| Range | native to the Palaearctic (now cosmopolitan), adventive in the New World; in our area, across so. Canada south to NJ-WV-MI & CA |