Hydnobius kiseri
This record describes Hydnobius kiseri (species). Recorded family: Leiodidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Staphylinoidea
- Family
- Leiodidae (Round Fungus Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Leiodinae
- Tribe
- Sogdini
- Genus
- Hydnobius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Pacific coast: sw. BC to sw. CA
Seasonal Activity
Adults mostly in the moist winter to early summer, from December to a peak in June (few or none in Jul-Nov)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hydnobius kiseri Hatch 1936
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hydnobius kiseri. 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 Hydnobius kiseri (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Hydnobius kiseri
How big is Hydnobius kiseri?
pronotum+elytra: ♂♂ 1.7–2.5 mm, ♀♀ 1.9–2.4 mm
Where is Hydnobius kiseri found?
Range: Pacific coast: sw. BC to sw. CA
When is Hydnobius kiseri active?
Hydnobius kiseri: seasonal activity - Adults mostly in the moist winter to early summer, from December to a peak in June (few or none in Jul-Nov).