Pseudanidorus unifasciatus
This record describes Pseudanidorus unifasciatus (species). Recorded family: Aderidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
in our area, similar spp. ( P. lescheni & P. bifidus ) are resticted to AZ
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Aderidae (Ant-like Leaf Beetles)
- Tribe
- Aderini
- Genus
- Pseudanidorus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
adults & larvae taken/reared from nests of Melitoma marginella & Ancyloscelis apiformis (Apidae)
Geographic Range
KS to Brazil
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae presumably feed on fungi growing on bee carcasses
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pseudanidorus unifasciatus (Champion 1890)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pseudanidorus unifasciatus. 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 Pseudanidorus unifasciatus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by Nicolas Gompel , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pseudanidorus unifasciatus
What is Pseudanidorus unifasciatus?
Pseudanidorus unifasciatus is a species in the family Aderidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pseudanidorus unifasciatus?
in our area, similar spp. ( P. lescheni & P. bifidus ) are resticted to AZ
Where is Pseudanidorus unifasciatus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | adults & larvae taken/reared from nests of Melitoma marginella & Ancyloscelis apiformis (Apidae) |
| Range | KS to Brazil |
What does Pseudanidorus unifasciatus eat?
The diet of the Pseudanidorus unifasciatus includes larvae presumably feed on fungi growing on bee carcasses.