Lystronychus championi
This record describes Lystronychus championi (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antenne broader externally, the joints subserrate; thorax broader than long, sides bidentate at middle. ( 3 ) Type: One female, western Texas.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Alleculinae
- Genus
- Lystronychus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. TX - Map
Seasonal Activity
Aug-Oct (based on the three spmns I could find records for)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lystronychus championi Horn, 1894
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lystronychus championi. 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 Lystronychus championi (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lystronychus championi
What is Lystronychus championi?
Lystronychus championi is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lystronychus championi?
7 mm (female type) ( 3 )
How do you identify Lystronychus championi?
Antenne broader externally, the joints subserrate; thorax broader than long, sides bidentate at middle. ( 3 )
Where is Lystronychus championi found?
Range: s. TX - Map
When is Lystronychus championi active?
Lystronychus championi: seasonal activity - Aug-Oct (based on the three spmns I could find records for).