Eustrophopsis confinis
This record describes Eustrophopsis confinis (species). Recorded family: Tetratomidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
the only Nearctic species of Eustrophinae with a combination of widely separated eyes, and transverse ridges on the outer surface of the meso- and metatibiae quite uncommon
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tetratomidae (Polypore Fungus Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Eustrophinae
- Tribe
- Eustrophini
- Genus
- Eustrophopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
northern transcontinental (NS-BC south to NH-NE-ID-WA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Eustrophopsis confinis (LeConte 1866)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Eustrophopsis confinis. 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 Eustrophopsis confinis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Eustrophopsis confinis
What is Eustrophopsis confinis?
Eustrophopsis confinis is a species in the family Tetratomidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Eustrophopsis confinis?
4.8–6.1 mm
How do you identify Eustrophopsis confinis?
the only Nearctic species of Eustrophinae with a combination of widely separated eyes, and transverse ridges on the outer surface of the meso- and metatibiae
Where is Eustrophopsis confinis found?
Range: northern transcontinental (NS-BC south to NH-NE-ID-WA)