Omonadus formicarius
This record describes Omonadus formicarius (species). Recorded family: Anthicidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
must have been established in NA long before 1895, when Casey produced three junior synonyms of it
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
Habitat
mostly riparian situations, occasionally in stored grain ( 3 )
Geographic Range
native to w. Palaearctic, now cosmopolitan; adventive and widespread in NA (throughout so.Canada & US)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Omonadus formicarius (Goeze 1777)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Omonadus formicarius. 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 Omonadus formicarius (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Omonadus formicarius
What is Omonadus formicarius?
Omonadus formicarius is a species in the family Anthicidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Omonadus formicarius?
3.0‒3.5 mm
Where is Omonadus formicarius found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mostly riparian situations, occasionally in stored grain ( 3 ) |
| Range | native to w. Palaearctic, now cosmopolitan; adventive and widespread in NA (throughout so.Canada & US) |