Sanfilippodytes compertus
This record describes Sanfilippodytes compertus (species). Recorded family: Dytiscidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Basal portion of elytra distinctly paler than apical portion; pronotum broadly red laterally, with disc black to dark brown; metacoxal plates coarsely and densely punctate .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Dytiscidae (Predaceous Diving Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Hydroporinae
- Tribe
- Hydroporini
- Genus
- Sanfilippodytes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
under rocks and debris at the margins of rivers, springs, and alpine/subalpine lakes
Geographic Range
Yukon, British Columbia and Alberta records ; probably also found in the northwestern states but not yet recorded from the US at present ..
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Author: Brown 1932
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sanfilippodytes compertus. 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 Sanfilippodytes compertus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh
Frequently Asked Questions About Sanfilippodytes compertus
What is Sanfilippodytes compertus?
Sanfilippodytes compertus is a species in the family Dytiscidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Sanfilippodytes compertus?
3.1-3.5 mm
How do you identify Sanfilippodytes compertus?
Basal portion of elytra distinctly paler than apical portion; pronotum broadly red laterally, with disc black to dark brown; metacoxal plates coarsely and densely punctate .
Where is Sanfilippodytes compertus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | under rocks and debris at the margins of rivers, springs, and alpine/subalpine lakes |
| Range | Yukon, British Columbia and Alberta records ; probably also found in the northwestern states but not yet recorded from the US at present .. |