Trachodes hispidus
This record describes Trachodes hispidus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
earliest record in our area: St. Pierre 1951 ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Molytinae
- Tribe
- Sternechini
- Genus
- Trachodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
deciduous & mixed forests; larvae in damp logs/stumps of Fagus, Betula, Quercus, Sorbus , adults on rotten logs/stumps, in forest litter/debris and moss
Geographic Range
native to Europe , adventive in NA [established in St. Pierre, NF record cannot be confirmed]
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trachodes hispidus (Linnaeus 1758)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trachodes hispidus. 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 Trachodes hispidus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trachodes hispidus
What is Trachodes hispidus?
Trachodes hispidus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Trachodes hispidus?
2.8‒3.6 mm
Where is Trachodes hispidus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | deciduous & mixed forests; larvae in damp logs/stumps of Fagus, Betula, Quercus, Sorbus , adults on rotten logs/stumps, in forest litter/debris and moss |
| Range | native to Europe , adventive in NA [established in St. Pierre, NF record cannot be confirmed] |