Corticaria pubescens
This record describes Corticaria pubescens (species). Recorded family: Latridiidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
earliest NA record: MA before 1855
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
common in stored products, haystacks, flood refuse, decaying seaweed, moss, straw, vegetable detritus, old bird nests, houses, granaries, and on tree bark
Geographic Range
native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic, adventive and widespread in NA (NS-BC to PA-IA-WA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Corticaria pubescens (Gyllenhal 1827)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Corticaria pubescens. 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 pubescens (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Charlene Wood , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Corticaria pubescens
What is Corticaria pubescens?
Corticaria pubescens is a species in the family Latridiidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Corticaria pubescens?
2.3-3.0 mm
Where is Corticaria pubescens found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | common in stored products, haystacks, flood refuse, decaying seaweed, moss, straw, vegetable detritus, old bird nests, houses, granaries, and on tree bark |
| Range | native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic, adventive and widespread in NA (NS-BC to PA-IA-WA) |