Trichochrous insignis
This record describes Trichochrous insignis (species). Recorded family: Melyridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Trichochrous insignis (Trichochrous insignis) is a species in the family Melyridae, commonly known as soft-winged flower beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Dasytinae, tribe Listrini, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Cleroidea. This species belongs to the genus Trichochrous. As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: 3.6-4.0 mm. It is found in a common Chapparal melyrid typically found on flowers of Adenostoma fasciculatum . ─Adriean Mayor, 7.iii.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Melyridae (Soft-winged Flower Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Dasytinae
- Tribe
- Listrini
- Genus
- Trichochrous
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
a common Chapparal melyrid typically found on flowers of Adenostoma fasciculatum . ─Adriean Mayor, 7.iii.2018
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trichochrous insignis (Casey 1895)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trichochrous insignis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trichochrous insignis
What is Trichochrous insignis?
Trichochrous insignis is a species in the family Melyridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Trichochrous insignis?
3.6-4.0 mm
Where is Trichochrous insignis found?
Habitat: a common Chapparal melyrid typically found on flowers of Adenostoma fasciculatum . ─Adriean Mayor, 7.iii.2018