Dryops viennensis
This record describes Dryops viennensis (species). Recorded family: Dryopidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Dryops viennensis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryops_viennensis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Dryopoidea
- Family
- Dryopidae (Long-toed Water Beetles)
- Genus
- Dryops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
along rivers and larger brooks under or among cobblestones above the waterline but close to the edge of the water
Geographic Range
native to w. Palaearctic , adventive in NA (NB, QC, NH) ( DL )
Seasonal Activity
Jul-Sep in NB
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dryops viennensis (Laporte 1840) [authorship "Heer 1841" indicated in most American sources might be in error]
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dryops viennensis. 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 Dryops viennensis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov