Dirrhagofarsus lewisi
This record describes Dirrhagofarsus lewisi (species). Recorded family: Eucnemidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Eucnemidae (False Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Melasinae
- Tribe
- Dirhagini
- Genus
- Dirrhagofarsus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US (LA-GA-PA-WI) - Map native to e. Asia, accidentally introduced to the US from Japan in the 1970s
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on Beech - Fagus
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dirrhagofarsus lewisi (Fleutiaux 1901)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dirrhagofarsus lewisi. 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 Dirrhagofarsus lewisi
How big is Dirrhagofarsus lewisi?
4.5-10 mm
Where is Dirrhagofarsus lewisi found?
Range: e US (LA-GA-PA-WI) - Map native to e. Asia, accidentally introduced to the US from Japan in the 1970s
What does Dirrhagofarsus lewisi eat?
The diet of the Dirrhagofarsus lewisi includes on Beech - Fagus.