Bradycinetulus fossatus
This record describes Bradycinetulus fossatus (species). Recorded family: Geotrupidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Geotrupidae (Earth-Boring Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bolboceratinae
- Genus
- Bradycinetulus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX-AR-NE - Map , recorded in all regions of TX except west of the Pecos , not common in NE
Seasonal Activity
May-Jul (BG data)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bradycinetulus fossatus. 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 Bradycinetulus fossatus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Bradycinetulus fossatus
How big is Bradycinetulus fossatus?
17-19 mm
Where is Bradycinetulus fossatus found?
Range: TX-AR-NE - Map , recorded in all regions of TX except west of the Pecos , not common in NE
When is Bradycinetulus fossatus active?
Bradycinetulus fossatus: seasonal activity - May-Jul (BG data).