Parochodaeus duplex
This record describes Parochodaeus duplex (species). Recorded family: Ochodaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
elytral setae 'shaggy', long. Males with head with transverse furrow, lacking in females; hind legs without irregular teeth on hind margin of femur
Wikipedia reference for Parochodaeus duplex: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parochodaeus_duplex.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Ochodaeidae (Sand-loving Scarab Beetles)
- Genus
- Parochodaeus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
NE and WY south to Mexico.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Parochodaeus duplex. 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 Parochodaeus duplex (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by nebbeetle , jahansen
Frequently Asked Questions About Parochodaeus duplex
What is Parochodaeus duplex?
Parochodaeus duplex is a species in the family Ochodaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Parochodaeus duplex?
elytral setae 'shaggy', long. Males with head with transverse furrow, lacking in females; hind legs without irregular teeth on hind margin of femur
Where is Parochodaeus duplex found?
Range: NE and WY south to Mexico.