Trichapion disparatum
This record describes Trichapion disparatum (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
male rostrum distad of antennal insertion yellow
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Brentidae (Primitive Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Apioninae
- Tribe
- Oxystomatini
- Genus
- Trichapion
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w.NA (AB‒CA to MB‒TX) to Guatemala
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Hosts: Dalea multiflora (R. Anderson, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2019), D. purpurea (BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trichapion disparatum (Sharp 1890)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trichapion disparatum. 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 Trichapion disparatum (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trichapion disparatum
What is Trichapion disparatum?
Trichapion disparatum is a species in the family Brentidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Trichapion disparatum?
2‒2.5 mm (Sharp 1890)
How do you identify Trichapion disparatum?
male rostrum distad of antennal insertion yellow
Where is Trichapion disparatum found?
Range: w.NA (AB‒CA to MB‒TX) to Guatemala
What does Trichapion disparatum eat?
The diet of the Trichapion disparatum includes Hosts: Dalea multiflora (R. Anderson, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2019), D. purpurea (BG data).