Thanasimus nubilus
This record describes Thanasimus nubilus (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Humeral area of elytra above upper band and pronotum solid black; slightly larger in average than T. undatulus .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Cleridae (Checkered Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Clerinae
- Genus
- Thanasimus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Northern United States and Canada
Diet and Behavior
Diet: other insects, esp. scolytines found in pine and fir
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Thanasimus nubilus Klug 1842
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Thanasimus nubilus. 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 Thanasimus nubilus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jessee J Smith
Frequently Asked Questions About Thanasimus nubilus
What is Thanasimus nubilus?
Thanasimus nubilus is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Thanasimus nubilus?
6.25–9.33 mm
How do you identify Thanasimus nubilus?
Humeral area of elytra above upper band and pronotum solid black; slightly larger in average than T. undatulus .
Where is Thanasimus nubilus found?
Range: Northern United States and Canada
What does Thanasimus nubilus eat?
The diet of the Thanasimus nubilus includes other insects, esp. scolytines found in pine and fir.