Nycteus testaceus
This record describes Nycteus testaceus (species). Recorded family: Eucinetidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pale & rather drastically narrowed behind
Wikipedia reference for Nycteus testaceus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nycteus_testaceus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scirtoidea
- Family
- Eucinetidae (Plate-thigh Beetles)
- Genus
- Nycteus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transcontinental in the north (NB-NT-BC to ME-PA-WA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nycteus testaceus (LeConte 1866)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Nycteus testaceus. 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 Nycteus testaceus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Nycteus testaceus
What is Nycteus testaceus?
Nycteus testaceus is a species in the family Eucinetidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Nycteus testaceus?
Pale & rather drastically narrowed behind
Where is Nycteus testaceus found?
Range: transcontinental in the north (NB-NT-BC to ME-PA-WA)