Hairy Powderpost Beetle
Minthea rugicollis
This record describes Minthea rugicollis (species). Recorded family: Bostrichidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Trachodes hispidus earliest record in our area: PA 1929
Identification notes
Trachodes hispidus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Bostrichidae (Horned Powder-post Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lyctinae
- Tribe
- Lyctini
- Genus
- Minthea (Tropical Powderpost Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
tropicopolitan, intercepted in several US states on materials imported from the tropics
Diet and Behavior
Diet: polyphagous
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Minthea rugicollis (F. Walker 1858)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Minthea rugicollis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hairy Powderpost Beetle
What is Hairy Powderpost Beetle?
Hairy Powderpost Beetle (Minthea rugicollis) is a species in the family Bostrichidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hairy Powderpost Beetle?
2.0-3.0 mm
How do you identify Hairy Powderpost Beetle?
Trachodes hispidus
Where is Hairy Powderpost Beetle found?
Range: tropicopolitan, intercepted in several US states on materials imported from the tropics
What does Hairy Powderpost Beetle eat?
The diet of the Hairy Powderpost Beetle includes polyphagous.