Diclidia spinea
This record describes Diclidia spinea (species). Recorded family: Scraptiidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
body testaceous with elytra variably infuscate, ranging from entirely testaceous to slightly banded, only infuscate apically, or entirely weakly infuscate
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
AZ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Diclidia spinea Liljeblad 1945
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Diclidia spinea. 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 spinea (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Diclidia spinea
What is Diclidia spinea?
Diclidia spinea is a species in the family Scraptiidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Diclidia spinea?
body testaceous with elytra variably infuscate, ranging from entirely testaceous to slightly banded, only infuscate apically, or entirely weakly infuscate
Where is Diclidia spinea found?
Range: AZ