Dacne rufifrons
This record describes Dacne rufifrons (species). Recorded family: Erotylidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
It has dark blackish or blue-black elytra with indistinct red blotches. Associated with bracket fungi and decaying timber. Breeds in dry fungus and decaying timber of broad-leaved trees. Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales, less common elsewhere in Britain. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Erotylidae
- Genus
- Dacne
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Associated with bracket fungi and decaying timber.
Seasonal Activity
Best June and July.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Breeds in dry fungus and decaying timber of broad-leaved trees.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in England and Wales, less common elsewhere in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dacne rufifrons. 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 Dacne rufifrons (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dacne rufifrons
What is Dacne rufifrons?
Dacne rufifrons is a species in the family Erotylidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Dacne rufifrons found?
Habitat: Associated with bracket fungi and decaying timber.
When is Dacne rufifrons active?
Dacne rufifrons: seasonal activity - Best June and July..
What is the life cycle of a Dacne rufifrons?
Breeds in dry fungus and decaying timber of broad-leaved trees.