Thaneroclerus buquet
This record describes Thaneroclerus buquet (species). Recorded family: Thanerocleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
recorded from port shipments since the 20's (Weston Opitz, pers.comm. to =v= 13.iii.2014)
Wikipedia reference for Thaneroclerus buquet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaneroclerus_buquet.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Thanerocleridae
- Genus
- Thaneroclerus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
associated with stored food (spices, coffee, tea, rice), drugs and tobacco
Geographic Range
native to India , now cosmopolitan; in our area, recorded in FL, CA, NY, ?OH (mostly interceptions); established in Cuba
Diet and Behavior
Diet: insects infesting stored products, esp. beetles
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Thaneroclerus buquet (Lefèbvre 1835)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Thaneroclerus buquet. 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 Thaneroclerus buquet (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Thaneroclerus buquet
What is Thaneroclerus buquet?
Thaneroclerus buquet is a species in the family Thanerocleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Thaneroclerus buquet?
4.7–6.5 mm
Where is Thaneroclerus buquet found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | associated with stored food (spices, coffee, tea, rice), drugs and tobacco |
| Range | native to India , now cosmopolitan; in our area, recorded in FL, CA, NY, ?OH (mostly interceptions); established in Cuba |
What does Thaneroclerus buquet eat?
The diet of the Thaneroclerus buquet includes insects infesting stored products, esp. beetles.