Ilybiosoma bjorkmanae
This record describes Ilybiosoma bjorkmanae (species). Recorded family: Dytiscidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Color dark brown to black Pronotum constricted at the base, discontinuous in outline with the elytra.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Dytiscidae (Predaceous Diving Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Agabinae
- Tribe
- Agabini
- Genus
- Ilybiosoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Lotic- at margins of mountain streams, usually under cover .
Geographic Range
BC, AB south to CA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ilybiosoma bjorkmanae (Hatch, 1939)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ilybiosoma bjorkmanae. 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 Ilybiosoma bjorkmanae (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by mpintar
Frequently Asked Questions About Ilybiosoma bjorkmanae
What is Ilybiosoma bjorkmanae?
Ilybiosoma bjorkmanae is a species in the family Dytiscidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Ilybiosoma bjorkmanae?
8.8-10.7 mm
How do you identify Ilybiosoma bjorkmanae?
Color dark brown to black Pronotum constricted at the base, discontinuous in outline with the elytra.
Where is Ilybiosoma bjorkmanae found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lotic- at margins of mountain streams, usually under cover . |
| Range | BC, AB south to CA |