Trichiotinus bibens
This record describes Trichiotinus bibens (species). Recorded family: Scarabaeidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Elytra | Elytra brown with greenish tinge. Pygidium lacks obvious chalky marks, or they are obscured by hair: More uniformly hairy on elytra, etc. than T. lunulatus . |
| Head | Head lacks V-shaped callus, present on T. lunulatus . |
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Scarabaeoidea
- Family
- Scarabaeidae (Scarab Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cetoniinae
- Tribe
- Trichiini
- Genus
- Trichiotinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US (NY‒SC‒AL to IL)
Seasonal Activity
May‒Jun in e.NC
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Feeds on pollen and/or nectar
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trichiotinus bibens (Fabricius 1775)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trichiotinus bibens. 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 Trichiotinus bibens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Cotinis; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trichiotinus bibens
What is Trichiotinus bibens?
Trichiotinus bibens is a species in the family Scarabaeidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Trichiotinus bibens?
11‒12 mm
How do you identify Trichiotinus bibens?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Elytra | Elytra brown with greenish tinge. Pygidium lacks obvious chalky marks, or they are obscured by hair: More uniformly hairy on elytra, etc. than T. lunulatus . |
| Head | Head lacks V-shaped callus, present on T. lunulatus . |
Where is Trichiotinus bibens found?
Range: e.US (NY‒SC‒AL to IL)
What does Trichiotinus bibens eat?
The diet of the Trichiotinus bibens includes Feeds on pollen and/or nectar.
When is Trichiotinus bibens active?
Trichiotinus bibens: seasonal activity - May‒Jun in e.NC.