Dienerella costulata
This record describes Dienerella costulata (species). Recorded family: Latridiidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Dienerella costulata (Dienerella costulata) is a species in the family Latridiidae, commonly known as minute brown scavenger beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Latridiinae, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Coccinelloidea. This species belongs to the genus Dienerella. Size: 1.0–1.5 mm. Found in grain stores, cellars, drug stores, homes; associated with stored dried products.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Latridiidae (Minute Brown Scavenger Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Latridiinae
- Genus
- Dienerella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
grain stores, cellars, drug stores, homes; associated with stored dried products
Geographic Range
native to, and widespread across Europe, adventive in NA (NS-MB to PA-MI) [treated as non-native to Europe in ]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dienerella costulata (Reitter 1877)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dienerella costulata. 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 Dienerella costulata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Dienerella costulata
What is Dienerella costulata?
Dienerella costulata is a species in the family Latridiidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Dienerella costulata?
1.0–1.5 mm
Where is Dienerella costulata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | grain stores, cellars, drug stores, homes; associated with stored dried products |
| Range | native to, and widespread across Europe, adventive in NA (NS-MB to PA-MI) [treated as non-native to Europe in ] |