Trigonogya reticulaticollis
This record describes Trigonogya reticulaticollis (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009 Type Locality: Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas Texas considers this a Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) At high risk of endangerment due to the EAB
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Polycestinae
- Tribe
- Haplostethini
- Genus
- Trigonogya
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron and Hidalgo counties) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Summary of compiled Texas collecting events by month: April, May. Adult activity is probably limited to the early spring as is typical of Mastogenius species of the eastern United States (E. G. Riley, pers. obser., July 2008).
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Mexican ash - Fraxinus berlandieriana (Oleaceae) Knull associated adults with " Fraxinus caroliniana " (= Fraxinus berlandieriana DC) (Oleaceae) in the Brownsville area. MacRae confirmed Fraxinus berlandieriana as the larval host by rearing adults that emerged from V-1 to VI-30-2004 from a dead branch of this tree collected on IV-7-2004.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trigonogya reticulaticollis. 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 Trigonogya reticulaticollis (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Trigonogya reticulaticollis
What is Trigonogya reticulaticollis?
Trigonogya reticulaticollis is a species in the family Buprestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Trigonogya reticulaticollis?
Length 2.5-3.5 mm
How do you identify Trigonogya reticulaticollis?
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Where is Trigonogya reticulaticollis found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron and Hidalgo counties) - Map
What does Trigonogya reticulaticollis eat?
The diet of the Trigonogya reticulaticollis includes Larvae in Mexican ash - Fraxinus berlandieriana (Oleaceae) Knull associated adults with Fraxinus caroliniana (= Fraxinus berlandieriana DC) (Oleaceae) in the Brownsville area. MacRae confirmed Fraxinus berlandieriana as the larval host by rearing adults that emerged from V-1 to VI-30-2004 from a dead branch of this tree collected on IV-7-2004..
When is Trigonogya reticulaticollis active?
Trigonogya reticulaticollis: seasonal activity - Summary of compiled Texas collecting events by month: April, May. Adult activity is probably limited to the early spring as is typical of Mastogenius species of the eastern United States (E. G. Riley, pers. obser., July 2008)..