Hatch's Click Beetle
Eanus hatchi
This record describes Eanus hatchi (species). Recorded family: Elateridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Threatened with habitat loss; possibly extirpated at former Snohomish county collection localities (see fact sheet below).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Elateridae (Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Dendrometrinae
- Tribe
- Prosternini
- Genus
- Eanus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Sphagnum bogs
Geographic Range
WA: Puget Sound area only (known from only four sites within King and Snohomish counties)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Patronym for coleopterist Melville Harrison Hatch (1898-1988)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eanus hatchi. 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 Hatch's Click Beetle
What is Hatch's Click Beetle?
Hatch's Click Beetle (Eanus hatchi) is a species in the family Elateridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hatch's Click Beetle?
7-9 mm
Where is Hatch's Click Beetle found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Sphagnum bogs |
| Range | WA: Puget Sound area only (known from only four sites within King and Snohomish counties) |