Trichodesma klagesi
This record describes Trichodesma klagesi (species). Recorded family: Ptinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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 US (NY-FL to IL-TX) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Jan-Dec
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: hickory, dead stems of spice bush ( Benzoin aestivale )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trichodesma klagesi (Fall 1905)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trichodesma klagesi. 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 klagesi (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kyle Schnepp; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trichodesma klagesi
Where is Trichodesma klagesi found?
Range: e US (NY-FL to IL-TX) - Map
What does Trichodesma klagesi eat?
The diet of the Trichodesma klagesi includes hosts: hickory, dead stems of spice bush ( Benzoin aestivale ).
When is Trichodesma klagesi active?
Trichodesma klagesi: seasonal activity - Jan-Dec.