Sosylus costatus
This record describes Sosylus costatus (species). Recorded family: Bothrideridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Sosylus costatus is a species of dry bark beetle in the family Bothrideridae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Sosylus costatus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sosylus_costatus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Bothrideridae (Dry Bark Beetles)
- Tribe
- Deretaphrini
- Genus
- Sosylus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se US (TX-FL-VA-AR) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sosylus costatus LeConte 1863
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sosylus costatus. 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 Sosylus costatus (5)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Paul Bedell, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Paul Bedell | (c) Nick Spigler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Spigler | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Sosylus costatus
What is Sosylus costatus?
Sosylus costatus is a species in the family Bothrideridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Sosylus costatus?
3.8-4.1 mm
Where is Sosylus costatus found?
Range: se US (TX-FL-VA-AR) - Map