Alloblackburneus troglodytes
This record describes Alloblackburneus troglodytes (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
first metatarsomere really long. --Paul Skelley, 27.vi.2011 threatened sp. , considered by FL to be a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Aphodiinae
- Tribe
- Aphodiini
- Genus
- Alloblackburneus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
FL-SC
Diet and Behavior
Life History
gopher tortoise burrows
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Alloblackburneus troglodytes. 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 Alloblackburneus troglodytes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Phillip Harpootlian , Mike Quinn , Dave Almquist
Frequently Asked Questions About Alloblackburneus troglodytes
What is Alloblackburneus troglodytes?
Alloblackburneus troglodytes is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Alloblackburneus troglodytes?
first metatarsomere really long. --Paul Skelley, 27.vi.2011
Where is Alloblackburneus troglodytes found?
Range: FL-SC
What is the life cycle of a Alloblackburneus troglodytes?
gopher tortoise burrows