Languria angustata
This record describes Languria angustata (species). Recorded family: Erotylidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
very variable head black (empahsis added); antennal club 5-segmented, emerging abruptly from stem; thorax with or without dark spot (e. a.); metasternum (usually) and last two abdominal sterna piceous front femora red at base, piceous at apex, other femora with tips only piceous, tibiae red, tarsi piceous, black (Blatchley, 1910)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Erotylidae (Pleasing Fungus Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Erotylinae
- Tribe
- Languriini
- Genus
- Languria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (ON‒IA to n.FL‒e.TX) - Map , most records ne.US
Seasonal Activity
Mar‒Oct
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Languria angustata (Beauvois 1805)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Languria angustata. 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 Languria angustata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Languria angustata
What is Languria angustata?
Languria angustata is a species in the family Erotylidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Languria angustata?
6‒9 mm
How do you identify Languria angustata?
very variable head black (empahsis added); antennal club 5-segmented, emerging abruptly from stem; thorax with or without dark spot (e. a.); metasternum (usually) and last two abdominal sterna piceous front femora red at base, piceous at apex, other femora with tips only piceous, tibiae red, tarsi piceous, black (Blatchley, 1910)
Where is Languria angustata found?
Range: e.NA (ON‒IA to n.FL‒e.TX) - Map , most records ne.US
When is Languria angustata active?
Languria angustata: seasonal activity - Mar‒Oct.