Genistogethes carinulatus
This record describes Genistogethes carinulatus (species). Recorded family: Nitidulidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
images: 1 | 2 | 3 earliest NA record: BC 2012
Identification notes
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Nitidulidae (Sap-feeding Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meligethinae
- Genus
- Genistogethes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to w.Palaearctic, adventive in our area (BC)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host in Europe: Lotus corniculatus (Fabaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Genistogethes carinulatus (Förster 1849)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Genistogethes carinulatus. 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 Genistogethes carinulatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Boris Bueche
Frequently Asked Questions About Genistogethes carinulatus
What is Genistogethes carinulatus?
Genistogethes carinulatus is a species in the family Nitidulidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Genistogethes carinulatus?
2.7‒3.0 mm
How do you identify Genistogethes carinulatus?
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Where is Genistogethes carinulatus found?
Range: native to w.Palaearctic, adventive in our area (BC)
What does Genistogethes carinulatus eat?
The diet of the Genistogethes carinulatus includes host in Europe: Lotus corniculatus (Fabaceae).