Hemicrepidius niger
This record describes Hemicrepidius niger (species). Recorded family: Elateridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
coloration vary from brown to black earliest record in our area: ON 2008
Identification notes
coloration vary from brown to black
Wikipedia reference for Hemicrepidius niger: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemicrepidius_niger.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Elateridae (Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Dendrometrinae
- Tribe
- Dendrometrini
- Genus
- Hemicrepidius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to, and widespread across w. Palaearctic (east into Siberia) , adventive in NA (NB, ON)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hemicrepidius niger (Linnaeus 1758)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hemicrepidius niger. 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 Hemicrepidius niger
What is Hemicrepidius niger?
Hemicrepidius niger is a species in the family Elateridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hemicrepidius niger?
10–13 mm
How do you identify Hemicrepidius niger?
coloration vary from brown to black
Where is Hemicrepidius niger found?
Range: native to, and widespread across w. Palaearctic (east into Siberia) , adventive in NA (NB, ON)