Narrow-necked Grain Beetle
Omonadus floralis
This record describes Omonadus floralis (species). Recorded family: Anthicidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
head base is wide and indented - Donald S. Chandler, 2010 world's most commonly reported anthicid associated with stored products ; infests grain and dried fruit
Wikipedia reference for Omonadus floralis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omonadus_floralis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Anthicidae (Antlike Flower Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Anthicinae
- Genus
- Omonadus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
cosmopolitan , n. NA (NF-AK) to Argentina & Chile - Map , native to tropical Asia
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Omonadus floralis. 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 Narrow-necked Grain Beetle (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Narrow-necked Grain Beetle
What is Narrow-necked Grain Beetle?
Narrow-necked Grain Beetle (Omonadus floralis) is a species in the family Anthicidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Narrow-necked Grain Beetle?
2.7–3.5 mm
How do you identify Narrow-necked Grain Beetle?
head base is wide and indented - Donald S. Chandler, 2010
Where is Narrow-necked Grain Beetle found?
Range: cosmopolitan , n. NA (NF-AK) to Argentina & Chile - Map , native to tropical Asia