Trochoideus desjardinsi
This record describes Trochoideus desjardinsi (species). Recorded family: Endomychidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
a widespread and commonly collected species in the Old World tropics (Skelley and Burgess, 1995)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Endomychidae (Handsome Fungus Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Leiestinae
- Genus
- Trochoideus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
termito-/myrmecophilous
Geographic Range
native to so. Asia, established in so. FL; "The range [...] is approximately coextensive with the Old World distribution of the coconut palm, but no definite relation with the plant is known" ( Stroehker 1958 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
appear to be inquilines in ant or termite nests (Arrow 1925)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trochoideus desjardinsi Guérin-Méneville 1857
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trochoideus desjardinsi. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trochoideus desjardinsi
What is Trochoideus desjardinsi?
Trochoideus desjardinsi is a species in the family Endomychidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Trochoideus desjardinsi found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | termito-/myrmecophilous |
| Range | native to so. Asia, established in so. FL; The range [...] is approximately coextensive with the Old World distribution of the coconut palm, but no definite relation with the plant is known ( Stroehker 1958 ) |
What is the life cycle of a Trochoideus desjardinsi?
appear to be inquilines in ant or termite nests (Arrow 1925)