Trichapion proclive 0
Trichapion proclive
This record describes Trichapion proclive (species). Recorded family: Brentidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
easily recognized by the dentate mucrones on male meso- & metatibiae; narrow frons; and abruptly declivitous dorsal margin of head above the posterior margin of eyes abundant
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 (BC-CA to MT-NM); Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae mine seed pods of lupine ( Lupinus ); the late instars attack the seeds
Life History
Pupation in the pod
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trichapion proclive (LeConte 1857)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trichapion proclive. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trichapion proclive 0
What is Trichapion proclive 0?
Trichapion proclive 0 (Trichapion proclive) is a species in the family Brentidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Trichapion proclive 0?
1.7-2.8 mm
How do you identify Trichapion proclive 0?
easily recognized by the dentate mucrones on male meso- & metatibiae; narrow frons; and abruptly declivitous dorsal margin of head above the posterior margin of eyes
Where is Trichapion proclive 0 found?
Range: w. NA (BC-CA to MT-NM); Mexico
What does Trichapion proclive 0 eat?
The diet of the Trichapion proclive 0 includes Larvae mine seed pods of lupine ( Lupinus ); the late instars attack the seeds.
What is the life cycle of a Trichapion proclive 0?
Pupation in the pod