Corticeus subopacus
This record describes Corticeus subopacus (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
habitus photo holotype images at CNC
Identification notes
habitus photo holotype images at CNC
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Diaperinae
- Tribe
- Hypophlaeini
- Genus
- Corticeus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
northern transcontinental (AK‒AB‒MT‒MI‒ME to WA‒CO‒WI‒WV‒NC) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Corticeus subopacus (Wallis 1933)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Corticeus subopacus. 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 Corticeus subopacus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by mfdigiro
Frequently Asked Questions About Corticeus subopacus
What is Corticeus subopacus?
Corticeus subopacus is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Corticeus subopacus?
2.6‒3.5 mm
How do you identify Corticeus subopacus?
habitus photo holotype images at CNC
Where is Corticeus subopacus found?
Range: northern transcontinental (AK‒AB‒MT‒MI‒ME to WA‒CO‒WI‒WV‒NC) ( 3 )