Diclidia fuscula
This record describes Diclidia fuscula (species). Recorded family: Scraptiidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
coloration highly variable, from all-dark to bicolored to all-pale • holotype
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Scraptiidae (False Flower Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Anaspidinae
- Tribe
- Pentariini
- Genus
- Diclidia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w.NA (BC-CA to ID-KS-TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Diclidia fuscula (LeConte 1862)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Diclidia fuscula. 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 Diclidia fuscula (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Connor E.J. Graham; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Diclidia fuscula
What is Diclidia fuscula?
Diclidia fuscula is a species in the family Scraptiidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Diclidia fuscula?
3.2‒4.7mm
How do you identify Diclidia fuscula?
coloration highly variable, from all-dark to bicolored to all-pale • holotype
Where is Diclidia fuscula found?
Range: w.NA (BC-CA to ID-KS-TX)