Trogoxylon aequale
This record describes Trogoxylon aequale (species). Recorded family: Bostrichidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
dorsal pubescence fine/silky, vertex without tubercle, postclypeal and frontal lobes not strongly reflexed, pronotum quadrate, acutely rounded prothoracic anterior angles
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Bostrichidae (Horned Powder-post Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lyctinae
- Genus
- Trogoxylon
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.US to s.CA (NY-OH to TX-s.CA) to S. Amer. / W. Indies - Map ; may be of Old World origin, occurs in Ethiopian region
Diet and Behavior
Diet: mostly on legumes
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Trogoxylon aequale (Wollaston 1867)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Trogoxylon aequale. 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 Trogoxylon aequale (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by jahansen , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Trogoxylon aequale
What is Trogoxylon aequale?
Trogoxylon aequale is a species in the family Bostrichidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Trogoxylon aequale?
2.5-4.3 mm
How do you identify Trogoxylon aequale?
dorsal pubescence fine/silky, vertex without tubercle, postclypeal and frontal lobes not strongly reflexed, pronotum quadrate, acutely rounded prothoracic anterior angles
Where is Trogoxylon aequale found?
Range: e.US to s.CA (NY-OH to TX-s.CA) to S. Amer. / W. Indies - Map ; may be of Old World origin, occurs in Ethiopian region
What does Trogoxylon aequale eat?
The diet of the Trogoxylon aequale includes mostly on legumes.