Cryptorhopalum haemorrhoidale
This record describes Cryptorhopalum haemorrhoidale (species). Recorded family: Dermestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
the only sp. in the midwestern and eastern US with the apical 1/3 of the elytra reddish and with a median band of light-colored pubescence. In some spmns the median band is reduced to a very few hairs... (Beal 1985)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Dermestidae (Carpet Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Megatominae
- Tribe
- Megatomini
- Genus
- Cryptorhopalum
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
QC-ON & much of the US - Map , mostly e. US
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cryptorhopalum haemorrhoidale (J.E. LeConte 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cryptorhopalum haemorrhoidale. 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 Cryptorhopalum haemorrhoidale (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Cryptorhopalum haemorrhoidale
What is Cryptorhopalum haemorrhoidale?
Cryptorhopalum haemorrhoidale is a species in the family Dermestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Cryptorhopalum haemorrhoidale?
2.1–2.5 mm (Beal 1985)
How do you identify Cryptorhopalum haemorrhoidale?
the only sp. in the midwestern and eastern US with the apical 1/3 of the elytra reddish and with a median band of light-colored pubescence. In some spmns the median band is reduced to a very few hairs... (Beal 1985)
Where is Cryptorhopalum haemorrhoidale found?
Range: QC-ON & much of the US - Map , mostly e. US