Dicrepidius ramicornis
This record describes Dicrepidius ramicornis (species). Recorded family: Elateridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
male habitus photo (Casari & Biffi 2012) [paywall]
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Elateridae (Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Elaterinae
- Tribe
- Dicrepidiini
- Genus
- Dicrepidius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
so. FL, so. TX to Brazil and Argentina , but genus not found in s. TX during extensive resent surveys
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dicrepidius ramicornis (Palisot de Beauvois 1805)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dicrepidius ramicornis. 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 Dicrepidius ramicornis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , bmathison1972
Frequently Asked Questions About Dicrepidius ramicornis
What is Dicrepidius ramicornis?
Dicrepidius ramicornis is a species in the family Elateridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Dicrepidius ramicornis?
♂ 10‒13 mm, ♀ 16‒18 mm
How do you identify Dicrepidius ramicornis?
male habitus photo (Casari & Biffi 2012) [paywall]
Where is Dicrepidius ramicornis found?
Range: so. FL, so. TX to Brazil and Argentina , but genus not found in s. TX during extensive resent surveys