Isarthrus calceatus
This record describes Isarthrus calceatus (species). Recorded family: Eucnemidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Eucnemidae (False Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Dromaeolinae
- Tribe
- Dromaeolini
- Genus
- Isarthrus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. NA (QC-WI to GA-TX); relatively common
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts include wide variety of trees ( Fagus, Pinus, Quercus, Ulmus )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Isarthrus calceatus (Say 1836)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Isarthrus calceatus. 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 Isarthrus calceatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Robert Otto , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Isarthrus calceatus
How big is Isarthrus calceatus?
4.5-8 mm
Where is Isarthrus calceatus found?
Range: e. NA (QC-WI to GA-TX); relatively common
What does Isarthrus calceatus eat?
The diet of the Isarthrus calceatus includes hosts include wide variety of trees ( Fagus, Pinus, Quercus, Ulmus ).