Melanotus taenicollis 0
Melanotus taenicollis
This record describes Melanotus taenicollis (species). Recorded family: Elateridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Hume Douglas distinguished Ampedus rubricus from M. taenicollis : This identification based on the lack of basal sublateral pronotal plicae (present in Melantotus), the fine red-brown vestiture (coarse and white in M. taenicollis ), and also the dark antennae (red-brown in M. taenicollis ).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Elateridae (Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Elaterinae
- Tribe
- Melanotini
- Genus
- Melanotus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
ne US (NY-DE)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Melanotus taenicollis (LeConte 1853)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Melanotus taenicollis. 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 Melanotus taenicollis 0
What is Melanotus taenicollis 0?
Melanotus taenicollis 0 (Melanotus taenicollis) is a species in the family Elateridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Melanotus taenicollis 0?
elytron 6.0-7.5 mm
Where is Melanotus taenicollis 0 found?
Range: ne US (NY-DE)