Dienerella filiformis
This record describes Dienerella filiformis (species). Recorded family: Latridiidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
granaries, grain elevators, old flour barrels, wine cellars, homes ; the most common species of Dienerella in granaries and grain elevators in the Prairie Provinces
Geographic Range
native to Europe, adventive and widespread in NA (NS-SK to PA-MO; WA) and other parts of the world
Diet and Behavior
Diet: filamentous fungi and the slime mould Reticularia lycoperdon
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dienerella filiformis (Gyllenhal 1827)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dienerella filiformis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dienerella filiformis
How big is Dienerella filiformis?
1.2–1.4 mm
Where is Dienerella filiformis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | granaries, grain elevators, old flour barrels, wine cellars, homes ; the most common species of Dienerella in granaries and grain elevators in the Prairie Provinces |
| Range | native to Europe, adventive and widespread in NA (NS-SK to PA-MO; WA) and other parts of the world |
What does Dienerella filiformis eat?
The diet of the Dienerella filiformis includes filamentous fungi and the slime mould Reticularia lycoperdon.