Strongylium crenatum
This record describes Strongylium crenatum (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Uniformly brownish, including uniformly-colored antennae. Pronotum does not have distinct margin, but has crenate edges. Det. Patrick Coin, 2011
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Stenochiinae
- Tribe
- Stenochiini
- Genus
- Strongylium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
reared from decayed logs ; comes to sugar bait and to lights
Geographic Range
e. US (MD-so.OH-so.IA to c.TX-FL)
Seasonal Activity
Adults: May-Sep , mostly June-July (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Strongylium crenatum Mäklin 1864
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Strongylium crenatum. 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 Strongylium crenatum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Strongylium crenatum
What is Strongylium crenatum?
Strongylium crenatum is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Strongylium crenatum?
7.4-10.8 mm
How do you identify Strongylium crenatum?
Uniformly brownish, including uniformly-colored antennae. Pronotum does not have distinct margin, but has crenate edges. Det. Patrick Coin, 2011
Where is Strongylium crenatum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | reared from decayed logs ; comes to sugar bait and to lights |
| Range | e. US (MD-so.OH-so.IA to c.TX-FL) |
When is Strongylium crenatum active?
Strongylium crenatum: seasonal activity - Adults: May-Sep , mostly June-July (BG data).