Lissodema cursor
This record describes Lissodema cursor (species). Recorded family: Salpingidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
A small (2.5 to 3.6 mm) species with a dark brown, or blackish body. This species has small spikes around the edge of the pronotum but these may be very difficult to see without magnification. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed. The species of this family may be found under bark or in the small branches of trees and hedgerow shrubs. The adults and larvae feed on other insects which are living on wood and fungi. The species seems to be widespread in England, but true status is difficult to determine due to lack of records. No additional images available for this species.
Wikipedia reference for Lissodema cursor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lissodema_cursor.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Salpingidae
- Genus
- Lissodema
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
The species of this family may be found under bark or in the small branches of trees and hedgerow shrubs.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The adults and larvae feed on other insects which are living on wood and fungi.
Additional species information
Recorded status
The species seems to be widespread in England, but true status is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lissodema cursor. 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 Lissodema cursor
What is Lissodema cursor?
Lissodema cursor is a species in the family Salpingidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Lissodema cursor found?
Habitat: The species of this family may be found under bark or in the small branches of trees and hedgerow shrubs.
When is Lissodema cursor active?
Lissodema cursor: seasonal activity - All year round..
What is the life cycle of a Lissodema cursor?
The adults and larvae feed on other insects which are living on wood and fungi.