Beetles, Bug
Haliplidae
Crawling Water Beetles: These small beetles are primarily found in lentic habitats rich in algae, which they feed on. They are easily recognized by their enlarged hind coxal plates.
Distribution: Found in various parts of the world, including eastern Canada, where there are 23 known species.
Gyrinidae
Whirligig Beetles: Known for their unique ability to swim on the surface of water in a circular motion. They have compound eyes divided into two parts, allowing them to see both above and below the water surface.
Ecological Role: They are predators that feed on other small aquatic insects.
Noteridae
Burrowing Water Beetles: These beetles are adapted to life underwater and are known for their burrowing behavior in aquatic sediments.
Distribution: Found worldwide, with a notable presence in regions like Madagascar, where many species are endemic.
Meruidae
Meruidae is a small family of aquatic beetles, but there is limited information available about this group. They are generally associated with water environments.
Aspidytidae
Aspidytidae is a recently recognized family of aquatic beetles. They are known for their unique characteristics and are found in aquatic environments.
Amphizoidae
Trout-Stream Beetles: These beetles are adapted to fast-moving water environments, such as streams. They are primarily found in North America.
Ecological Role: They are part of the aquatic food chain, serving as both predators and prey.
Hygrobiidae
Skeletoot Water Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive skeletal appearance. They are found in aquatic environments and are part of the water beetle diversity.
Distribution: Found in various regions, including Galicia, Spain, where they contribute to the local water beetle fauna.
Dytiscidae
Predaceous Diving Beetles: These beetles are known for their ability to dive and swim underwater. They are predators that feed on other aquatic organisms.
Ecological Role: Important in controlling aquatic insect populations.
Trachypachidae
False Ground Beetles: These beetles resemble ground beetles but are actually aquatic. They are found in fast-moving water environments.
Distribution: Limited to certain regions, including North America.
Cicindelidae
Tiger Beetles: Known for their speed and bright colors. They are predators that feed on other insects.
Ecological Role: Important in controlling insect populations in various ecosystems.
Carabidae
Ground Beetles: One of the largest families of beetles, with a wide range of species. They are generally terrestrial but can be found in various habitats.
Ecological Role: Many species are predators that help control pest populations.
Crowsoniellidae
Crowsoniellidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Cupedidae
Retreated-Horned Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive horn-like protrusions. They are generally found in wood and are part of the ancient beetle lineages.
Micromalthidae
Telephone Pole Beetles: Known for their unique life cycle, which involves a complex social structure. They are found in decaying wood.
Ommatidae
Archaeognatha-like Beetles: These beetles have primitive characteristics and are often found in wood or soil environments.
Lepiceridae
Lepiceridae is a small family of aquatic beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Torridincolidae
Torrent Beetles: These beetles are adapted to fast-moving water environments, such as streams and rivers.
Ecological Role: Part of the aquatic food chain in these environments.
Hydroscaphidae
Skiff Beetles: These beetles are found in fast-moving water environments and are known for their unique body shape.
Sphaeriusidae
Minute Moss Beetles: These beetles are very small and are often found in moist environments, such as moss.
Decliniidae
Decliniidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Scirtidae
Marsh Beetles: These beetles are found in aquatic environments, particularly in marshes and wetlands.
Ecological Role: Part of the aquatic food chain.
Derodontidae
Wedge-Shaped Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive wedge-shaped bodies. They are generally found in decaying wood.
Clambidae
Minute Beetles: These beetles are very small and are often found in decaying organic matter.
Eucinetidae
Plate-Thigh Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive plate-like structures on their thighs. They are generally found in decaying wood.
Rhinorhipidae
Rhinorhipidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Dascillidae
Soft Bodied Plant Beetles: These beetles are known for their soft bodies and are often found in plant environments.
Rhipiceridae
Cicada Parasite Beetles: These beetles are parasitic and are known for their unique life cycle involving cicadas.
Byrrhidae
Pill Beetles: These beetles are known for their ability to roll into a ball for defense. They are generally found in moist environments.
Schizopodidae
Schizopodidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Buprestidae
Jewel Beetles: Known for their bright colors and metallic sheen. They are generally found in wood and are part of the wood-boring beetle families.
Lutrochidae
Travertine Beetles: These beetles are found in fast-moving water environments, such as streams and rivers.
Dryopidae
Long-Toed Water Beetles: These beetles are adapted to aquatic environments and are known for their long toes.
Eulichadidae
Forest Stream Beetles: These beetles are found in forest streams and are part of the aquatic beetle diversity.
Callirhipidae
Callirhipid Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive body shape and are generally found in wood environments.
Ptilodactylidae
Toad-Like Beetles: These beetles are known for their unique body shape resembling toads. They are generally found in aquatic environments.
Cneoglossidae
Cneoglossidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Chelonariidae
Chelonariid Beetles: These beetles are known for their unique body shape and are generally found in aquatic environments.
Psephenidae
Water Penny Beetles: These beetles are found in aquatic environments and are known for their flat, penny-like bodies.
Protelmidae
Protelmidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Elmidae
Riffle Beetles: These beetles are adapted to fast-moving water environments, such as streams and rivers.
Ecological Role: Part of the aquatic food chain.
Limnichidae
Marsh-Loving Beetles: These beetles are found in aquatic environments, particularly in marshes and wetlands.
Heteroceridae
Variegated Mud-Loving Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive color patterns and are generally found in muddy environments.
Artematopodidae
Soft-Winged Flower Beetles: These beetles are known for their soft bodies and are often found in plant environments.
Omethidae
False Fireflies: These beetles are known for their ability to mimic fireflies. They are generally found in plant environments.
Brachypsectridae
Texas Beetles: These beetles are known for their unique body shape and are generally found in Texas, USA.
Throscidae
False Click Beetles: These beetles are known for their ability to mimic click beetles. They are generally found in plant environments.
Eucnemidae
False Click Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive body shape and are generally found in wood environments.
Cerophytidae
Rare Click Beetles: These beetles are known for their unique life cycle and are generally found in plant environments.
Jurasaidae
Jurasaidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Elateridae
Click Beetles: Known for their ability to click and flip themselves over when threatened. They are generally found in various environments.
Sinopyrophoridae
Sinopyrophoridae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Lycidae
Net-Winged Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive net-like wing patterns. They are generally found in plant environments.
Iberobaeniidae
Iberobaeniidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Phengodidae
Glowworm Beetles: These beetles are known for their bioluminescent abilities. They are generally found in plant environments.
Rhagophthalmidae
Rhagophthalmidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Lampyridae
Fireflies: Known for their bioluminescent abilities. They are generally found in plant environments and are important for their ecological role.
Cantharidae
Soldier Beetles: These beetles are known for their bright colors and are generally found in plant environments.
Nosodendridae
Wounded-Tree Beetles: These beetles are known for their unique life cycle involving wounded trees. They are generally found in wood environments.
Synteliidae
Synteliidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Sphaeritidae
Round Fungus Beetles: These beetles are known for their round bodies and are generally found in fungal environments.
Histeridae
Clown Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive body shape and are generally found in decaying organic matter.
Hydrophilidae
Water Scavenger Beetles: These beetles are found in aquatic environments and are known for their scavenging behavior.
Helophoridae
Creek Beetles: These beetles are adapted to aquatic environments, particularly in creeks and streams.
Epimetopidae
Epimetopidae is a small family of aquatic beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Georissidae
Minute Moss Beetles: These beetles are very small and are often found in moist environments, such as moss.
Hydrochidae
Scoop-Beaked Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive beak-like mouthparts. They are generally found in aquatic environments.
Spercheidae
Spercheidae is a small family of aquatic beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Lucanidae
Stag Beetles: Known for their distinctive antler-like mandibles. They are generally found in wood environments.
Trogidae
Hide Beetles: These beetles are known for their ability to feed on animal hides. They are generally found in decaying organic matter.
Glaresidae
Enigmatic Scarab Beetles: These beetles are known for their unique body shape and are generally found in soil environments.
Pleocomidae
Rain Beetles: These beetles are known for their unique life cycle involving rainfall. They are generally found in soil environments.
Bolboceratidae
Earth-Boring Beetles: These beetles are known for their ability to burrow into soil. They are generally found in soil environments.
Diphyllostomatidae
False Stag Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive body shape and are generally found in wood environments.
Geotrupidae
Earth-Boring Beetles: These beetles are known for their ability to burrow into soil. They are generally found in soil environments.
Passalidae
Bess Beetles: These beetles are known for their unique social behavior. They are generally found in decaying wood.
Belohinidae
Belohinidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Ochodaeidae
Sand-Loving Scarab Beetles: These beetles are known for their ability to live in sandy environments. They are generally found in soil environments.
Glaphyridae
Bumble Bee Scarab Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive body shape and are generally found in soil environments.
Hybosoridae
Scavenger Beetles: These beetles are known for their scavenging behavior and are generally found in decaying organic matter.
Scarabaeidae
Scarab Beetles: Known for their distinctive body shape and are generally found in various environments, including soil and dung.
Jacobsoniidae
Jacobsoniidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Ptiliidae
Feather-Winged Beetles: These beetles are known for their extremely small size and delicate wings. They are generally found in decaying organic matter.
Hydraenidae
Minute Moss Beetles: These beetles are very small and are often found in moist environments, such as moss.
Colonidae
Colonidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Agyrtidae
Primitive Carrion Beetles: These beetles are known for their primitive characteristics and are generally found in decaying organic matter.
Leiodidae
Round Fungus Beetles: These beetles are known for their round bodies and are generally found in fungal environments.
Staphylinidae
Rove Beetles: One of the largest families of beetles, with a wide range of species. They are generally found in various environments and are known for their ecological roles.
Dermestidae
Carpet Beetles: These beetles are known for their ability to feed on carpets and other textiles. They are generally found in decaying organic matter.
Bostrichidae
Auger Beetles: These beetles are known for their ability to bore into wood. They are generally found in wood environments.
Ptinidae
Spider Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive body shape and are generally found in decaying organic matter.
Rentoniidae
Rentoniidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Byturidae
Fruitworm Beetles: These beetles are known for their ability to feed on fruits. They are generally found in plant environments.
Biphyllidae
False Skin Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive body shape and are generally found in decaying organic matter.
Acanthocnemidae
Acanthocnemidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Protopeltidae
Protopeltidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Peltidae
Peltidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Lophocateridae
Lophocateridae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Trogossitidae
Bark-Gnawing Beetles: These beetles are known for their ability to feed on bark. They are generally found in wood environments.
Thymalidae
Thymalidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Phycosecidae
Phycosecidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Prionoceridae
Prionoceridae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Mauroniscidae
Mauroniscidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Rhadalidae
Rhadalidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Melyridae
Soft-Winged Flower Beetles: These beetles are known for their soft bodies and are often found in plant environments.
Phloiophilidae
Phloiophilidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Chaetosomatidae
Chaetosomatidae is a small family of beetles, but there is limited information available about this group.
Thanerocleridae
Checkered Beetles: These beetles are known for their distinctive checkered patterns. They are generally found in plant environments.