Neopyrochroa flabellata
This record describes Neopyrochroa flabellata (species). Recorded family: Pyrochroidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
all legs unicolored orange adults primarily nocturnal found under bark, on vegetation in daytime
Identification notes
all legs unicolored orange
Wikipedia reference for Neopyrochroa flabellata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neopyrochroa_flabellata.
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
Geographic Range
e. NA (QC-SC to ON-NE-OK) - Map
Seasonal Activity
spring to Oct
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Flattened larvae are primarily fungivores and work fungal-infested decomposing wood, mostly on underside of log where decay advances more quickly.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Neopyrochroa flabellata (Fabricius 1787)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neopyrochroa flabellata. 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 flabellata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by cotinis , Robin McLeod , Mike Quinn , v belov , mfdigiro , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Neopyrochroa flabellata
What is Neopyrochroa flabellata?
Neopyrochroa flabellata is a species in the family Pyrochroidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Neopyrochroa flabellata?
13-19 mm
How do you identify Neopyrochroa flabellata?
all legs unicolored orange
Where is Neopyrochroa flabellata found?
Range: e. NA (QC-SC to ON-NE-OK) - Map
What does Neopyrochroa flabellata eat?
The diet of the Neopyrochroa flabellata includes Flattened larvae are primarily fungivores and work fungal-infested decomposing wood, mostly on underside of log where decay advances more quickly..
When is Neopyrochroa flabellata active?
Neopyrochroa flabellata: seasonal activity - spring to Oct.