Stereodermus exilis
This record describes Stereodermus exilis (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Cuba First US record: Key West, Florida June 16, 1958 by W. W. Warner
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Brentidae (Primitive Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Brentinae
- Tribe
- Cyphagogini
- Genus
- Stereodermus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
hammock (UF)
Geographic Range
s. FL (Dade & Monroe counties) / Cuba - Map , rarely collected (UF)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Nothing is known of its biology or immature stages. (UF)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Stereodermus exilis Suffrian, 1870
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Stereodermus exilis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stereodermus exilis
What is Stereodermus exilis?
Stereodermus exilis is a species in the family Brentidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Stereodermus exilis?
5 to 7 mm (UF)
Where is Stereodermus exilis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | hammock (UF) |
| Range | s. FL (Dade & Monroe counties) / Cuba - Map , rarely collected (UF) |
What is the life cycle of a Stereodermus exilis?
Nothing is known of its biology or immature stages. (UF)