Ulomina carinata
This record describes Ulomina carinata (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Ulomina carinata (Ulomina carinata) is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, commonly known as darkling beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Tenebrioninae, tribe Triboliini, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Tenebrionoidea. This species belongs to the genus Ulomina. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: 3.6-4.3 mm. It is found in Moldy stored grains.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Tenebrioninae
- Tribe
- Triboliini
- Genus
- Ulomina
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Moldy stored grains ( 3 )
Geographic Range
adventive; introduced and established in the US (FL-AL) ; cosmopolitan
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ulomina carinata Baudi 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ulomina carinata. 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 Ulomina carinata
What is Ulomina carinata?
Ulomina carinata is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Ulomina carinata?
3.6-4.3 mm
Where is Ulomina carinata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Moldy stored grains ( 3 ) |
| Range | adventive; introduced and established in the US (FL-AL) ; cosmopolitan |