Plateros coccinicollis
This record describes Plateros coccinicollis (species). Recorded family: Lycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | Pronotum pale rosy red with usually a subquadrate black spot in median third |
| Female | Pronotal spot tending to divide both longitudinally and transversely, sometimes entirely absent |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Lycidae (Net-winged Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lycinae
- Tribe
- Lycini
- Genus
- Plateros
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-TX (Brazos R.), CO
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Plateros coccinicollis Fall 1910
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Plateros coccinicollis. 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 Plateros coccinicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Plateros coccinicollis
What is Plateros coccinicollis?
Plateros coccinicollis is a species in the family Lycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Plateros coccinicollis?
Length 7-9 mm
How do you identify Plateros coccinicollis?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Male | Pronotum pale rosy red with usually a subquadrate black spot in median third |
| Female | Pronotal spot tending to divide both longitudinally and transversely, sometimes entirely absent |
Where is Plateros coccinicollis found?
Range: AZ-TX (Brazos R.), CO