Dialytes striatulus
This record describes Dialytes striatulus (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
neotype Easily distinguished by the pronotum with coarse punctures and median groove; elytra with prominent elevated striae.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aphodiinae
- Tribe
- Aphodiini
- Genus
- Dialytes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (NS‒MB to GA‒NE) ; most widespread species of genus, more common in north.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Dung feeder
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dialytes striatulus (Say 1825)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dialytes striatulus. 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 Dialytes striatulus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by nebbeetle , v belov , mfdigiro
Frequently Asked Questions About Dialytes striatulus
What is Dialytes striatulus?
Dialytes striatulus is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Dialytes striatulus?
neotype Easily distinguished by the pronotum with coarse punctures and median groove; elytra with prominent elevated striae.
Where is Dialytes striatulus found?
Range: e.NA (NS‒MB to GA‒NE) ; most widespread species of genus, more common in north.
What does Dialytes striatulus eat?
The diet of the Dialytes striatulus includes Dung feeder.