Ormiscus saltator
This record describes Ormiscus saltator (species). Recorded family: Anthribidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
quite distinctive: antennal club with 3 articles fused into one; color pattern also distinctive (Barry Valentine, pers. comm. to VB)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Anthribidae (Fungus Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Anthribinae
- Tribe
- Zygaenodini
- Genus
- Ormiscus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Dead limbs of various trees, incl. maple, oak, beech, elm, willow, poplar, hawthorn... (Barry Valentine, pers. comm. to VB)
Geographic Range
e.NA (NB‒FL to ON‒OK)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ormiscus saltator (LeConte 1876)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ormiscus saltator. 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 Ormiscus saltator (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Ormiscus saltator
What is Ormiscus saltator?
Ormiscus saltator is a species in the family Anthribidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Ormiscus saltator?
1.2‒1.6 mm
How do you identify Ormiscus saltator?
quite distinctive: antennal club with 3 articles fused into one; color pattern also distinctive (Barry Valentine, pers. comm. to VB)
Where is Ormiscus saltator found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Dead limbs of various trees, incl. maple, oak, beech, elm, willow, poplar, hawthorn... (Barry Valentine, pers. comm. to VB) |
| Range | e.NA (NB‒FL to ON‒OK) |