Tenebroides corticalis
This record describes Tenebroides corticalis (species). Recorded family: Trogossitidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
pronotal punctations coarse; laterodorsal profile and convexity of pronotum unique
Wikipedia reference for Tenebroides corticalis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenebroides_corticalis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Trogossitidae
- Subfamily
- Trogossitinae
- Genus
- Tenebroides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
under bark of trees, mostly deciduous; in moss/lichens on tree trunks
Geographic Range
transcontinental (AK‒NT‒NS to BC‒MT‒CO‒TX‒OK‒IL‒OH‒GA to Guatemala)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tenebroides corticalis ( Melsheimer 1844)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tenebroides corticalis. 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 Tenebroides corticalis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by cotinis , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tenebroides corticalis
What is Tenebroides corticalis?
Tenebroides corticalis is a species in the family Trogossitidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tenebroides corticalis?
4.3‒9.7 mm
How do you identify Tenebroides corticalis?
pronotal punctations coarse; laterodorsal profile and convexity of pronotum unique
Where is Tenebroides corticalis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | under bark of trees, mostly deciduous; in moss/lichens on tree trunks |
| Range | transcontinental (AK‒NT‒NS to BC‒MT‒CO‒TX‒OK‒IL‒OH‒GA to Guatemala) |