Trogoderma simplex
This record describes Trogoderma simplex (species). Recorded family: Dermestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
images antennal cavity entirely punctate (except a small shining basal spot), punctures much larger than eye facets. Similarly patterned congeners have smooth regions and much smaller punctures in antennal cavity.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Dermestidae (Carpet Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Megatominae
- Tribe
- Megatomini
- Genus
- Trogoderma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Canada to El Salvador; adventive in E.Asia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trogoderma simplex Jayne 1882
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trogoderma simplex. 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 Trogoderma simplex (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov , Nathaniel Green , Bennett_Grappone
Frequently Asked Questions About Trogoderma simplex
What is Trogoderma simplex?
Trogoderma simplex is a species in the family Dermestidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Trogoderma simplex?
2.2–4.4 mm
How do you identify Trogoderma simplex?
images antennal cavity entirely punctate (except a small shining basal spot), punctures much larger than eye facets. Similarly patterned congeners have smooth regions and much smaller punctures in antennal cavity.
Where is Trogoderma simplex found?
Range: Canada to El Salvador; adventive in E.Asia