Slime Flux Beetle
Nosodendron unicolor
This record describes Nosodendron unicolor (species). Recorded family: Nosodendridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Slime Flux Beetle (Nosodendron unicolor) is a species in the family Nosodendridae, commonly known as wounded-tree beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Derodontoidea. This species belongs to the genus Nosodendron. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: 5.0-5.7 mm. It is found in adults and larvae in actively flowing fluxes slime fluxes or tree wounds, or under bits of wet bark and debris along the margins of flows.
Wikipedia reference for Nosodendron unicolor: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosodendron_unicolor.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Derodontoidea
- Family
- Nosodendridae (Wounded-Tree Beetles)
- Genus
- Nosodendron
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
adults and larvae in actively flowing fluxes slime fluxes or tree wounds, or under bits of wet bark and debris along the margins of flows ( 4 )
Geographic Range
e US (ON-FL to WI-TX) - Map , spotty distribution
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Dependent on microorganism-rich fermenting sap flows, which are more frequent and last longer on older trees than on vigorously growing young trees...
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nosodendron unicolor Say 1824
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Nosodendron unicolor. 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 Slime Flux Beetle (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Slime Flux Beetle
What is Slime Flux Beetle?
Slime Flux Beetle (Nosodendron unicolor) is a species in the family Nosodendridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Slime Flux Beetle?
5.0-5.7 mm
Where is Slime Flux Beetle found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | adults and larvae in actively flowing fluxes slime fluxes or tree wounds, or under bits of wet bark and debris along the margins of flows ( 4 ) |
| Range | e US (ON-FL to WI-TX) - Map , spotty distribution |
What does Slime Flux Beetle eat?
The diet of the Slime Flux Beetle includes Dependent on microorganism-rich fermenting sap flows, which are more frequent and last longer on older trees than on vigorously growing young trees....