Hallomenus binotatus
This record describes Hallomenus binotatus (species). Recorded family: Tetratomidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
An all brown beetle, sometimes paler around the shoulders and pronotum. The legs are also pale brown. Most likely to be encountered in summer and autumn. The larvae are associated with fungi usually bracket fungi. Scattered records from most parts of Britain, but not particularly common.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Tetratomidae
- Genus
- Hallomenus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Found on or in tree fungi.
Seasonal Activity
Most likely to be encountered in summer and autumn.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larvae are associated with fungi usually bracket fungi.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Scattered records from most parts of Britain, but not particularly common.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hallomenus binotatus. 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 Hallomenus binotatus (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Hallomenus binotatus
What is Hallomenus binotatus?
Hallomenus binotatus is a species in the family Tetratomidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Hallomenus binotatus found?
Habitat: Found on or in tree fungi.
When is Hallomenus binotatus active?
Hallomenus binotatus: seasonal activity - Most likely to be encountered in summer and autumn..
What is the life cycle of a Hallomenus binotatus?
The larvae are associated with fungi usually bracket fungi.