Trichodesma gibbosum
This record describes Trichodesma gibbosum (species). Recorded family: Ptinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra with a large basal dark patch, otherwise densely covered with pale recumbent hairs; tufts of dorsal surface almost black (combination is diagnostic)
Wikipedia reference for Trichodesma gibbosum: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichodesma_gibbosa.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Ptinidae (Death-watch and Spider Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Anobiinae
- Tribe
- Nicobiini
- Genus
- Trichodesma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (QC‒FL to ON‒NE‒TX) ; Bahamas
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host records based on rearing: Betula, Carya, Fagus, Quercus, Ulmus
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trichodesma gibbosum (Say 1825)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trichodesma gibbosum. 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 Trichodesma gibbosum (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , Boris Bueche , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trichodesma gibbosum
What is Trichodesma gibbosum?
Trichodesma gibbosum is a species in the family Ptinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Trichodesma gibbosum?
4.6–8.3 mm
How do you identify Trichodesma gibbosum?
Elytra with a large basal dark patch, otherwise densely covered with pale recumbent hairs; tufts of dorsal surface almost black (combination is diagnostic)
Where is Trichodesma gibbosum found?
Range: e.NA (QC‒FL to ON‒NE‒TX) ; Bahamas
What does Trichodesma gibbosum eat?
The diet of the Trichodesma gibbosum includes Host records based on rearing: Betula, Carya, Fagus, Quercus, Ulmus.