Pygmy Dromo Tiger Beetle 0
Dromochorus minimus
This record describes Dromochorus minimus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra dark ash-grey, sometimes with frosty blue reflections. can be separated from all other species, by the presence of a frosted or ashy grey to beige dorsum, sometimes with blue reflections, in conjunction with labial palpi that are all dark (apical segment is not darker than other segments), and sparse erect setae on the pronotum, often irregularly placed throughout. Type Locality: 1 ♂, USA: Texas: Atascosa Co./SE of Pleasanton/19-VI-2014/leg D. Duran.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cicindelinae
- Tribe
- Cicindelini
- Genus
- Dromochorus (Dromo Tiger Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mesquite chaparral forest
Geographic Range
south of the Balcones Escarpment, known only from Bexar, Frio and Atascosa Counties.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dromochorus minimus Duran, Roman, Herrmann & Egan 2018
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dromochorus minimus. 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 Pygmy Dromo Tiger Beetle 0
What is Pygmy Dromo Tiger Beetle 0?
Pygmy Dromo Tiger Beetle 0 (Dromochorus minimus) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pygmy Dromo Tiger Beetle 0?
10.5–13.7 mm
How do you identify Pygmy Dromo Tiger Beetle 0?
Elytra dark ash-grey, sometimes with frosty blue reflections. can be separated from all other species, by the presence of a frosted or ashy grey to beige dorsum, sometimes with blue reflections, in conjunction with labial palpi that are all dark (apical segment is not darker than other segments), and sparse erect setae on the pronotum, often irregularly placed throughout.
Where is Pygmy Dromo Tiger Beetle 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mesquite chaparral forest |
| Range | south of the Balcones Escarpment, known only from Bexar, Frio and Atascosa Counties. |