Neopyrochroa femoralis
This record describes Neopyrochroa femoralis (species). Recorded family: Pyrochroidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
all legs bicolored (orange femora, and black beyond the femora)
Wikipedia reference for Neopyrochroa femoralis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neopyrochroa_femoralis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Pyrochroidae (Fire-Colored Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Pyrochroinae
- Genus
- Neopyrochroa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Adults in woodlands under bark, on vegetation during the day or at lights at night; larvae in underside of fungus-infested decaying logs
Geographic Range
e. NA (NS-GA to MN-n.TX) - Map , uncommon across Gulf states
Seasonal Activity
mostly Apr-July (GBIF)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neopyrochroa femoralis (LeConte 1855)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neopyrochroa femoralis. 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 Neopyrochroa femoralis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Stephen_WV; Additional contributions by cotinis , Robin McLeod , Phillip Harpootlian , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Neopyrochroa femoralis
What is Neopyrochroa femoralis?
Neopyrochroa femoralis is a species in the family Pyrochroidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Neopyrochroa femoralis?
11.0-19.0 mm
How do you identify Neopyrochroa femoralis?
all legs bicolored (orange femora, and black beyond the femora)
Where is Neopyrochroa femoralis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults in woodlands under bark, on vegetation during the day or at lights at night; larvae in underside of fungus-infested decaying logs |
| Range | e. NA (NS-GA to MN-n.TX) - Map , uncommon across Gulf states |
When is Neopyrochroa femoralis active?
Neopyrochroa femoralis: seasonal activity - mostly Apr-July (GBIF).