Green Click Beetle
Nitidolimonius resplendens
This record describes Nitidolimonius resplendens (species). Recorded family: Elateridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Relatively common, but usually encountered as single specimens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Elateridae (Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Dendrometrinae
- Tribe
- Dendrometrini
- Genus
- Nitidolimonius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
variously-aged coniferous, deciduous, and mixed forests; on poplar ( Populus ), willow ( Salix ), or on shrubs; adults often found on the spring growth of conifers along margins of wetlands and drainages ; boreomontane forest, prairie and parkland poplar groves; larvae in leaf litter and rotting wood
Geographic Range
LB-RI-NY-ON; ID ; NF-AK to PA & CA
Seasonal Activity
Adults collected 19.v-28.viii
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae are predators in peat and moist, loamy soils ( 3 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Nitidolimonius resplendens. 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 Green Click Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Green Click Beetle
What is Green Click Beetle?
Green Click Beetle (Nitidolimonius resplendens) is a species in the family Elateridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Green Click Beetle?
11-14 mm
Where is Green Click Beetle found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | variously-aged coniferous, deciduous, and mixed forests; on poplar ( Populus ), willow ( Salix ), or on shrubs; adults often found on the spring growth of conifers along margins of wetlands and drainages ; boreomontane forest, prairie and parkland poplar groves; larvae in leaf litter and rotting wood |
| Range | LB-RI-NY-ON; ID ; NF-AK to PA & CA |
What does Green Click Beetle eat?
The diet of the Green Click Beetle includes Larvae are predators in peat and moist, loamy soils ( 3 ).
When is Green Click Beetle active?
Green Click Beetle: seasonal activity - Adults collected 19.v-28.viii.