Corticaria ferruginea
This record describes Corticaria ferruginea (species). Recorded family: Latridiidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Ferruginous brown, the head often darker; elytral pubescence short, appressed, uniform; pronotum wider than long, widest before middle, sides broadly rounded and feebly serrulate.
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
vegetable refuse, moss, cut grass, hay, manure heaps, under pine bark, in flour
Geographic Range
native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic, adventive and widespread in NA (LB-AK to FL & CA) [not marked as non-native in ]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Corticaria ferruginea Marsham 1802
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Corticaria ferruginea. 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 ferruginea (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Charlene Wood; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Corticaria ferruginea
What is Corticaria ferruginea?
Corticaria ferruginea is a species in the family Latridiidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Corticaria ferruginea?
1.5-1.8 mm
How do you identify Corticaria ferruginea?
Ferruginous brown, the head often darker; elytral pubescence short, appressed, uniform; pronotum wider than long, widest before middle, sides broadly rounded and feebly serrulate.
Where is Corticaria ferruginea found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | vegetable refuse, moss, cut grass, hay, manure heaps, under pine bark, in flour |
| Range | native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic, adventive and widespread in NA (LB-AK to FL & CA) [not marked as non-native in ] |