Eleodes tribulus
This record describes Eleodes tribulus (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Body | Body elongate ovate, covered in long, pilose setae. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum subquadrate, lateral margins arcuate, narrowing posteriorly, anterior angles rounded, not produced, disc moderately punctate. |
| Elytra | Elytra with moderate punctures arranged in more or less confused striae, males often with caudal extension of elytra. Profemora unarmed, sometimes moderately sinuate distally. Protarsi lined with dark spicules, plantar surface uninterrupted. |
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
AZ & so.CA ( map )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eleodes tribulus (Thomas 2005)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eleodes tribulus. 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 tribulus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Hisserdude
Frequently Asked Questions About Eleodes tribulus
What is Eleodes tribulus?
Eleodes tribulus is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Eleodes tribulus?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Body | Body elongate ovate, covered in long, pilose setae. |
| Pronotum | Pronotum subquadrate, lateral margins arcuate, narrowing posteriorly, anterior angles rounded, not produced, disc moderately punctate. |
| Elytra | Elytra with moderate punctures arranged in more or less confused striae, males often with caudal extension of elytra. Profemora unarmed, sometimes moderately sinuate distally. Protarsi lined with dark spicules, plantar surface uninterrupted. |
Where is Eleodes tribulus found?
Range: AZ & so.CA ( map )