Eleodes striolata
This record describes Eleodes striolata (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
easily recognized by the closely spaced double row series of fine elytral punctures. the profemora are dentate in the male, sinuate in the female. the body is fusiform (male) to ovate (female) and both sexes are briefly caudate. The gender of Eleodes is feminine , so adjectivic species names end -is or -a, not -um.
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
south-central Texas
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eleodes striolata LeConte 1858
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eleodes striolata. 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 striolata (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Boris Bueche
Frequently Asked Questions About Eleodes striolata
What is Eleodes striolata?
Eleodes striolata is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eleodes striolata?
18-23 mm
How do you identify Eleodes striolata?
easily recognized by the closely spaced double row series of fine elytral punctures. the profemora are dentate in the male, sinuate in the female. the body is fusiform (male) to ovate (female) and both sexes are briefly caudate.
Where is Eleodes striolata found?
Range: south-central Texas