Notaris aethiops
This record describes Notaris aethiops (species). Recorded family: Brachyceridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
adult habitus (specimen from Europe)
Identification notes
adult habitus (specimen from Europe)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Brachyceridae
- Subfamily
- Erirhininae
- Genus
- Notaris
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Holarctic; northern transcontinental NA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: adults have been collected on cattail ( Typha , Typhaceae) in wetlands in ON ; in Europe, on Iris pseudacorus, Carex gracilis , and Sparganium erectum
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Notaris aethiops (Fabricius 1793)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Notaris aethiops. 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 Notaris aethiops (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Notaris aethiops
What is Notaris aethiops?
Notaris aethiops is a species in the family Brachyceridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Notaris aethiops?
adult habitus (specimen from Europe)
Where is Notaris aethiops found?
Range: Holarctic; northern transcontinental NA
What does Notaris aethiops eat?
The diet of the Notaris aethiops includes adults have been collected on cattail ( Typha , Typhaceae) in wetlands in ON ; in Europe, on Iris pseudacorus, Carex gracilis , and Sparganium erectum.