Tropicus minutus 0
Tropicus minutus
This record describes Tropicus minutus (species). Recorded family: Heteroceridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type - MCZ, Harvard tiny thing i see every once in a while at my porch lights; will post pics (=v=) Type Locality: Luling, TX.
Identification notes
Type - MCZ, Harvard
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Dryopoidea
- Family
- Heteroceridae (Variegated Mud-loving Beetles)
- Genus
- Tropicus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX - Map
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tropicus minutus. 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 Tropicus minutus 0
What is Tropicus minutus 0?
Tropicus minutus 0 (Tropicus minutus) is a species in the family Heteroceridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Tropicus minutus 0?
Type - MCZ, Harvard
Where is Tropicus minutus 0 found?
Range: TX - Map