Reticulated Net-winged Beetle
Calopteron reticulatum
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Elateroidea
- Family: Lycidae
- Subfamily: Lycinae
- Tribe: Calopterini
- Genus: Calopteron
- Species: reticulatum
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calopteron reticulatum: //kæˈlɒptərɒn ˌrɛtɪˈkjʊleɪtəm//
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Summary
Calopteron reticulatum, or the reticulated net-winged beetle, is a species of beetle that is part of the Lycidae family. It thrives in North America, particularly in areas with decaying wood where it lays its eggs and where its larvae can hunt for other small arthropods.
Physical Characteristics
9.5–18.0 mm in length.
Identification Tips
Similar to Calopteron discrepans but can be differentiated by specific banding patterns.
Habitat
Found in areas with dead or decaying trees.
Distribution
North America: ranges from Quebec and Florida to Ontario, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Texas; also present in Mexico.
Diet
Larvae feed on other small arthropods; adults do not have a well-defined diet noted.
Life Cycle
Adults lay eggs on dead/decaying trees; larvae develop in large groups.
Reproduction
Females congregate to lay eggs in prime oviposition sites, resulting in hundreds of larvae hatching in these locations.
Ecosystem Role
Plays a role in decomposition by interacting with decaying wood and detritus through its life stages.
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Tags
- Calopteron reticulatum
- reticulated net-winged beetle
- Lycidae
- North America
- insect