Corticaria saginata 0
Corticaria saginata
This record describes Corticaria saginata (species). Recorded family: Latridiidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
adult habitus earliest NA record: NS 1924
Identification notes
adult habitus
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
dry to wet areas, under plant debris, peeling bark, in leaf litter
Geographic Range
native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic, adventive in NA (recorded only from NS-NB but has to be more widespread)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Corticaria saginata Mannerheim 1844
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Corticaria saginata. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Corticaria saginata 0
What is Corticaria saginata 0?
Corticaria saginata 0 (Corticaria saginata) is a species in the family Latridiidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Corticaria saginata 0?
1.5–1.8 mm
How do you identify Corticaria saginata 0?
adult habitus
Where is Corticaria saginata 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | dry to wet areas, under plant debris, peeling bark, in leaf litter |
| Range | native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic, adventive in NA (recorded only from NS-NB but has to be more widespread) |