Dasytes aeratus
This record describes Dasytes aeratus (species). Recorded family: Dasytidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | 4-5mm. Grey-black with a slight bluish reflection. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum about as broad as the base of the elytra. Pubescence on the elytra are pale silvery grey. |
| Legs | Legs are entirely black or with tibiae dark brown. Dasytes plumbeous is similar but has a narrower pronotum, at least part of the legs are pale and the elytral hairs are golden. The adults are often found visiting flowers. Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain. |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Dasytidae
- Genus
- Dasytes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
The adults are often found visiting flowers.
Seasonal Activity
Late spring and summer.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dasytes aeratus. 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 Dasytes aeratus (6)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dasytes aeratus
What is Dasytes aeratus?
Dasytes aeratus is a species in the family Dasytidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Dasytes aeratus found?
Habitat: The adults are often found visiting flowers.
When is Dasytes aeratus active?
Dasytes aeratus: seasonal activity - Late spring and summer..