Triplax festiva
This record describes Triplax festiva (species). Recorded family: Erotylidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
color pattern unique among our erotylids
Identification notes
color pattern unique among our erotylids
Wikipedia reference for Triplax festiva: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triplax_festiva.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Erotylidae (Pleasing Fungus Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Erotylinae
- Tribe
- Tritomini
- Genus
- Triplax
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
in woodlands on bracket fungi; sometimes in surrounding leaf litter
Geographic Range
e NA (s.QC-c.FL to MI-c.TX) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae and adults feed on Inonotus polypore
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Triplax festiva Lacordaire 1842
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Triplax festiva. 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 Triplax festiva (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Chuck Entz , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Triplax festiva
What is Triplax festiva?
Triplax festiva is a species in the family Erotylidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Triplax festiva?
4.4-6.5 mm (Goodrich & Skelley 1993)
How do you identify Triplax festiva?
color pattern unique among our erotylids
Where is Triplax festiva found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | in woodlands on bracket fungi; sometimes in surrounding leaf litter |
| Range | e NA (s.QC-c.FL to MI-c.TX) - Map |
What does Triplax festiva eat?
The diet of the Triplax festiva includes larvae and adults feed on Inonotus polypore.