Cymatothes unicolor
This record describes Cymatothes unicolor (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Base of the pronotum is bisinuate instead of broadly and feebly arcuate as in C. opaca (FL species). |
| Thorax | Thorax very convex, smooth. |
| Elytra | Elytra lightly striate (Champion, 1887, p. 332). |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Tenebrioninae
- Tribe
- Amarygmini
- Genus
- Cymatothes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US (AL-FL-s.GA), e. TX to Panama / W. Indies - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cymatothes unicolor Solier 1848
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cymatothes unicolor. 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 Cymatothes unicolor (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Arturo Santos
Frequently Asked Questions About Cymatothes unicolor
What is Cymatothes unicolor?
Cymatothes unicolor is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Cymatothes unicolor?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Base of the pronotum is bisinuate instead of broadly and feebly arcuate as in C. opaca (FL species). |
| Thorax | Thorax very convex, smooth. |
| Elytra | Elytra lightly striate (Champion, 1887, p. 332). |
Where is Cymatothes unicolor found?
Range: se US (AL-FL-s.GA), e. TX to Panama / W. Indies - Map