Haplandrus fulvipes
This record describes Haplandrus fulvipes (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Stenochiinae
- Tribe
- Cnodalonini
- Genus
- Haplandrus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mature forests; larvae dependent on dead standing wood, collected from dry rotten trunks and fallen branches of Pinus (Pinaceae), Juniperus (Juniperaceae), Quercus (Fagaceae), Cercis (Fabaceae); adults on such wood after dark during summer
Geographic Range
se Canada to n FL - Map , most records e. of the Miss. R.
Seasonal Activity
Peak emergence and flight Jun–Sep in the mid-Atlantic US
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Haplandrus fulvipes ( Herbst ) 1797
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Haplandrus fulvipes. 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 Haplandrus fulvipes (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Haplandrus fulvipes
How big is Haplandrus fulvipes?
8-12 mm
Where is Haplandrus fulvipes found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mature forests; larvae dependent on dead standing wood, collected from dry rotten trunks and fallen branches of Pinus (Pinaceae), Juniperus (Juniperaceae), Quercus (Fagaceae), Cercis (Fabaceae); adults on such wood after dark during summer |
| Range | se Canada to n FL - Map , most records e. of the Miss. R. |
When is Haplandrus fulvipes active?
Haplandrus fulvipes: seasonal activity - Peak emergence and flight Jun–Sep in the mid-Atlantic US.