Eleodes nigropilosa
This record describes Eleodes nigropilosa (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to E. littoralis , but with black hairs ( vs pale or tawny), and occurring right along the coast (sand dunes, wetlands, etc.) ―J. Bailey
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Blaptinae
- Tribe
- Amphidorini
- Genus
- Eleodes (Desert Stink Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
so. CA & Baja, along the coast ( map )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eleodes nigropilosa (LeConte 1851)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eleodes nigropilosa. 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 Eleodes nigropilosa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Hartmut Wisch; Additional contributions by v belov , James Bailey
Frequently Asked Questions About Eleodes nigropilosa
What is Eleodes nigropilosa?
Eleodes nigropilosa is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eleodes nigropilosa?
8-12 mm
How do you identify Eleodes nigropilosa?
Similar to E. littoralis , but with black hairs ( vs pale or tawny), and occurring right along the coast (sand dunes, wetlands, etc.) ―J. Bailey
Where is Eleodes nigropilosa found?
Range: so. CA & Baja, along the coast ( map )