Erotides sculptilis
This record describes Erotides sculptilis (species). Recorded family: Lycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra black/piceous with 4 ridges each; pronotum with prominent ridged cells.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Lycidae (Net-winged Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Erotinae
- Genus
- Erotides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
larvae in rotting pine
Geographic Range
e.NA (NB‒FL to ON‒IL‒MS)
Seasonal Activity
May‒Jun in NC
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Erotides sculptilis ( Say 1835)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Erotides sculptilis. 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 Erotides sculptilis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by cotinis , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Erotides sculptilis
What is Erotides sculptilis?
Erotides sculptilis is a species in the family Lycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Erotides sculptilis?
5‒8 mm
How do you identify Erotides sculptilis?
Elytra black/piceous with 4 ridges each; pronotum with prominent ridged cells.
Where is Erotides sculptilis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | larvae in rotting pine |
| Range | e.NA (NB‒FL to ON‒IL‒MS) |
When is Erotides sculptilis active?
Erotides sculptilis: seasonal activity - May‒Jun in NC.