Dacoderus steineri
This record describes Dacoderus steineri (species). Recorded family: Salpingidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
eye facets reduced in number (20‒30), the eye rests upon a broad plate-like extension of the gena and is not visible from below
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Salpingidae (Narrow-waisted Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Dacoderinae
- Genus
- Dacoderus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
taken mostly on soil surface ( 3 )
Geographic Range
c. to s.TX (Cameron, Hidalgo, San Patricio, Bexar, and Mills counties)
Seasonal Activity
Mar‒Oct ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dacoderus steineri Aalbu, Andrews & Pollock 2005
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dacoderus steineri. 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 Dacoderus steineri (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Dacoderus steineri
What is Dacoderus steineri?
Dacoderus steineri is a species in the family Salpingidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Dacoderus steineri?
2.9‒4.9 mm
How do you identify Dacoderus steineri?
eye facets reduced in number (20‒30), the eye rests upon a broad plate-like extension of the gena and is not visible from below
Where is Dacoderus steineri found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | taken mostly on soil surface ( 3 ) |
| Range | c. to s.TX (Cameron, Hidalgo, San Patricio, Bexar, and Mills counties) |
When is Dacoderus steineri active?
Dacoderus steineri: seasonal activity - Mar‒Oct ( 3 ).