Red-blue Checkered Beetle
Trichodes nuttalli
This record describes Trichodes nuttalli (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wikipedia reference for Trichodes nuttalli: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichodes_nuttalli.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Cleridae (Checkered Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Clerinae
- Genus
- Trichodes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
across much of n. NA (NB-AB-CO) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Life History
host: Chloealtis conspersa (Acrididae) ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trichodes nutalli (Kirby 1818)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trichodes nuttalli. 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 Red-blue Checkered Beetle (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Troy Bartlett; Additional contributions by cotinis , Beatriz Moisset , Hartmut Wisch , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Red-blue Checkered Beetle
How big is Red-blue Checkered Beetle?
8-10 mm
Where is Red-blue Checkered Beetle found?
Range: across much of n. NA (NB-AB-CO) - Map
What is the life cycle of a Red-blue Checkered Beetle?
host: Chloealtis conspersa (Acrididae) ( 3 )