Agrypnus triplehornorum
This record describes Agrypnus triplehornorum (species). Recorded family: Elateridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Collected on the surface of the sand after dark. None came to lights. (Knull 1973)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Elateridae (Click Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Agrypninae
- Tribe
- Agrypnini
- Genus
- Agrypnus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Sand dunes
Geographic Range
NM-wTX
Seasonal Activity
May-Aug
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agrypnus triplehornorum (Knull)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agrypnus triplehornorum. 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 Agrypnus triplehornorum
What is Agrypnus triplehornorum?
Agrypnus triplehornorum is a species in the family Elateridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agrypnus triplehornorum?
9.5-11.0 mm (Knull 1973)
Where is Agrypnus triplehornorum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Sand dunes |
| Range | NM-wTX |
When is Agrypnus triplehornorum active?
Agrypnus triplehornorum: seasonal activity - May-Aug.