Aulonium parallelopipedum
This record describes Aulonium parallelopipedum (species). Recorded family: Zopheridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Aulonium parallelopipedum (Aulonium parallelopipedum) is a species in the family Zopheridae, commonly known as ironclad beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Colydiinae, tribe Colydiini, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Tenebrionoidea. This species belongs to the genus Aulonium. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: 4.7-5.5 mm. It is found in on hardwoods only.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Zopheridae (Ironclad Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Colydiinae
- Tribe
- Colydiini
- Genus
- Aulonium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
on hardwoods only ( 3 )
Geographic Range
e. US (NH-FL to MI-IL-OK-TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aulonium parallelopipedum ( Say 1825)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Aulonium parallelopipedum. 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 Aulonium parallelopipedum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Aulonium parallelopipedum
What is Aulonium parallelopipedum?
Aulonium parallelopipedum is a species in the family Zopheridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Aulonium parallelopipedum?
4.7-5.5 mm
Where is Aulonium parallelopipedum found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | on hardwoods only ( 3 ) |
| Range | e. US (NH-FL to MI-IL-OK-TX) |