Dendroides canadensis
This record describes Dendroides canadensis (species). Recorded family: Pyrochroidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
female / male larva: urogomphi (tail spines) relatively planar, not recurved: Adults active at night. Perhaps the most abundant species of the genus.
Wikipedia reference for Dendroides canadensis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendroides_canadensis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Pyrochroidae (Fire-Colored Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Pyrochroinae
- Genus
- Dendroides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Larvae almost always found only on the upper face & sides of a felled tree. --D.K. Young
Geographic Range
e. NA (NS-FL to MB-OK) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , uncommon along Gulf and s. Atlantic coastal plains
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dendroides canadensis Latreille 1810
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dendroides canadensis. 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 Dendroides canadensis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by cotinis , Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , Vox Sciurorum , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Dendroides canadensis
What is Dendroides canadensis?
Dendroides canadensis is a species in the family Pyrochroidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Dendroides canadensis?
7.0-16.0 mm ( 3 )
How do you identify Dendroides canadensis?
female / male larva: urogomphi (tail spines) relatively planar, not recurved:
Where is Dendroides canadensis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Larvae almost always found only on the upper face & sides of a felled tree. --D.K. Young |
| Range | e. NA (NS-FL to MB-OK) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , uncommon along Gulf and s. Atlantic coastal plains |