Temnoscheila yuccae
This record describes Temnoscheila yuccae (species). Recorded family: Trogossitidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Apart from the color it may be noticed that the eyes are more strongly granulated than in T. virescens . Differs from T. barbata by much more sparse punctuation of head and thorax and very weak punctures on the elytra [Crotch]
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Trogossitidae
- Subfamily
- Trogossitinae
- Genus
- Temnoscheila
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
"under bark of the tree Yuccas on the Mojave desert in May" [Crotch]
Geographic Range
CA [+ Baja C.]; NV
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Temnoscheila yuccae (Crotch, 1874)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Temnoscheila yuccae. 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 Temnoscheila yuccae
What is Temnoscheila yuccae?
Temnoscheila yuccae is a species in the family Trogossitidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Temnoscheila yuccae?
Apart from the color it may be noticed that the eyes are more strongly granulated than in T. virescens . Differs from T. barbata by much more sparse punctuation of head and thorax and very weak punctures on the elytra [Crotch]
Where is Temnoscheila yuccae found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | under bark of the tree Yuccas on the Mojave desert in May [Crotch] |
| Range | CA [+ Baja C.]; NV |