Macrolygistopterus ruficollis
This record describes Macrolygistopterus ruficollis (species). Recorded family: Lycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
black, elytra blueish, pronotum red
Identification notes
black, elytra blueish, pronotum red
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Lycidae (Net-winged Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Calochrominae
- Genus
- Macrolygistopterus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
CO-NM-w.TX, OR (LeC.), +IN(?) - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Macrolygistopterus ruficollis (LeConte) Orig. Comb: Dictyoptera ruficollis LeConte, 1875 Syn: Calochromus ruficollis (LeConte)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Macrolygistopterus ruficollis. 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 Macrolygistopterus ruficollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Macrolygistopterus ruficollis
What is Macrolygistopterus ruficollis?
Macrolygistopterus ruficollis is a species in the family Lycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Macrolygistopterus ruficollis?
about 10 mm
How do you identify Macrolygistopterus ruficollis?
black, elytra blueish, pronotum red
Where is Macrolygistopterus ruficollis found?
Range: CO-NM-w.TX, OR (LeC.), +IN(?) - Map