Glyptotrox frontera
This record describes Glyptotrox frontera (species). Recorded family: Trogidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
among species of the terrestris group, has distinctive male genitalia, much longer and finer setae on elytral margins, and metatibiae more emarginate and slightly curved inward; most similar to G. terrestris (MA‒FL‒MS), especially in the shallow apical pronotal fovea, but the sides of the pronotum not sinuate before rear angles
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Trogidae (Hide Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Troginae
- Genus
- Glyptotrox
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Glyptotrox frontera (Vaurie)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Glyptotrox frontera. 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 Glyptotrox frontera (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Glyptotrox frontera
What is Glyptotrox frontera?
Glyptotrox frontera is a species in the family Trogidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Glyptotrox frontera?
6.5‒7.5 mm
How do you identify Glyptotrox frontera?
among species of the terrestris group, has distinctive male genitalia, much longer and finer setae on elytral margins, and metatibiae more emarginate and slightly curved inward; most similar to G. terrestris (MA‒FL‒MS), especially in the shallow apical pronotal fovea, but the sides of the pronotum not sinuate before rear angles
Where is Glyptotrox frontera found?
Range: TX