Trachys minutus
This record describes Trachys minutus (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Trachys minutus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trachys_minutus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Agrilinae
- Tribe
- Tracheini
- Genus
- Trachys
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to the Palaearctic (Europe to Siberia) , adventive in NA (ne. US)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Salix, Betula, Tilia, Ulmus ( 3 )
Life History
Univoltine ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trachys minutus (Linnaeus 1758)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trachys minutus. 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 Trachys minutus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Phillip Harpootlian , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trachys minutus
How big is Trachys minutus?
2.8-3.5 mm
Where is Trachys minutus found?
Range: native to the Palaearctic (Europe to Siberia) , adventive in NA (ne. US)
What does Trachys minutus eat?
The diet of the Trachys minutus includes hosts: Salix, Betula, Tilia, Ulmus ( 3 ).
What is the life cycle of a Trachys minutus?
Univoltine ( 3 )