Desjardin's Beetle
Cryptamorpha desjardinsii
This record describes Cryptamorpha desjardinsii (species). Recorded family: Silvanidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Silvanidae (Silvanid Flat Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Brontinae
- Tribe
- Telephanini
- Genus
- Cryptamorpha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
now cosmopolitan but relatively uncommon; most US records from s.CA, s.TX, s.FL - Map , native to tropical Asia
Diet and Behavior
Diet: mealybugs, insect larvae, etc.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cryptamorpha desjardinsi (Guérin-Méneville 1844)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cryptamorpha desjardinsii. 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 Desjardin's Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Desjardin's Beetle
How big is Desjardin's Beetle?
3.4‒4.4 mm
How do you identify Desjardin's Beetle?
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Where is Desjardin's Beetle found?
Range: now cosmopolitan but relatively uncommon; most US records from s.CA, s.TX, s.FL - Map , native to tropical Asia
What does Desjardin's Beetle eat?
The diet of the Desjardin's Beetle includes mealybugs, insect larvae, etc..