Frosted Dromo Tiger Beetle
Dromochorus pruininus
This record describes Dromochorus pruininus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The elytral surface is smoother and more velvet-like than in belfragei . Male labrum is black with the central diamond-shaped portion ivory colored. The female labrum is metallic black.
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
Geographic Range
w.MO‒KS‒ne.TX
Seasonal Activity
Adults active May‒Aug
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dromochorus pruininus Casey 1897
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Dromochorus pruininus. 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 Frosted Dromo Tiger Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ted C. MacRae; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Peter Messer , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Frosted Dromo Tiger Beetle
What is Frosted Dromo Tiger Beetle?
Frosted Dromo Tiger Beetle (Dromochorus pruininus) is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Frosted Dromo Tiger Beetle?
12‒14 mm
How do you identify Frosted Dromo Tiger Beetle?
The elytral surface is smoother and more velvet-like than in belfragei . Male labrum is black with the central diamond-shaped portion ivory colored. The female labrum is metallic black.
Where is Frosted Dromo Tiger Beetle found?
Range: w.MO‒KS‒ne.TX
When is Frosted Dromo Tiger Beetle active?
Frosted Dromo Tiger Beetle: seasonal activity - Adults active May‒Aug.