Glyptotrox spinulosus
This record describes Glyptotrox spinulosus (species). Recorded family: Trogidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
ON‒VA‒LA‒AZ; n. Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: G. s. simi : hen feathers, mouse hair, dead crow, mole, old carpet, and owl pellets; for G. s. spinulosus and G. s. dentibius (intergrading in TX) no data available; collected in TX from a mouse's nest under a stone and on carrion
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Glyptotrox spinulosus (Robinson)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Glyptotrox spinulosus. 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 spinulosus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov , Thrasher
Frequently Asked Questions About Glyptotrox spinulosus
How big is Glyptotrox spinulosus?
5‒7 mm
Where is Glyptotrox spinulosus found?
Range: ON‒VA‒LA‒AZ; n. Mexico
What does Glyptotrox spinulosus eat?
The diet of the Glyptotrox spinulosus includes G. s. simi : hen feathers, mouse hair, dead crow, mole, old carpet, and owl pellets; for G. s. spinulosus and G. s. dentibius (intergrading in TX) no data available; collected in TX from a mouse's nest under a stone and on carrion.