Tetraonyx femoralis 0
Tetraonyx femoralis
This record describes Tetraonyx femoralis (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Front of head and all of tibiae black. Dorsal surface rather closely punctured.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Nemognathinae
- Tribe
- Nemognathini
- Genus
- Tetraonyx
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. AZ / c. Mex. - Map , scarce in AZ, fairly common in c. Mex.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
fairly abundant on the blossoms of Thurber's desert honeysuckle ( Anisacanthus thurberi , Acanthaceae) in Sonora, Mex.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tetraonyx femoralis Dugès, 1869
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tetraonyx femoralis. 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 Tetraonyx femoralis 0 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Tetraonyx femoralis 0
What is Tetraonyx femoralis 0?
Tetraonyx femoralis 0 (Tetraonyx femoralis) is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Tetraonyx femoralis 0?
Front of head and all of tibiae black. Dorsal surface rather closely punctured.
Where is Tetraonyx femoralis 0 found?
Range: se. AZ / c. Mex. - Map , scarce in AZ, fairly common in c. Mex.
What is the life cycle of a Tetraonyx femoralis 0?
fairly abundant on the blossoms of Thurber's desert honeysuckle ( Anisacanthus thurberi , Acanthaceae) in Sonora, Mex.