Tytthonyx ruficollis
This record describes Tytthonyx ruficollis (species). Recorded family: Cantharidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Tytthonyx ruficollis is a species of soldier beetle in the family Cantharidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Tytthonyx ruficollis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tytthonyx_ruficollis.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Elateroidea
- Family
- Cantharidae (Soldier Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Silinae
- Tribe
- Silini
- Genus
- Tytthonyx
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
found in a wide range of habitats
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Cos) - Map , plus Kleberg Co., TX and ne. Mex. (NL)
Seasonal Activity
mostly Mar-May ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tytthonyx ruficollis Schaeffer 1904
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tytthonyx ruficollis. 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 Tytthonyx ruficollis (6)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | (c) Joseph Connors, all rights reserved, uploaded by Joseph Connors | (c) DinGo OcTavious, all rights reserved, uploaded by DinGo OcTavious | (c) Ben Hutchins, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ben Hutchins | (c) John Brush, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by John Brush | (c) Bianca Banda, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Bianca Banda | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Tytthonyx ruficollis
What is Tytthonyx ruficollis?
Tytthonyx ruficollis is a species in the family Cantharidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tytthonyx ruficollis?
3.5-4 mm
Where is Tytthonyx ruficollis found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | found in a wide range of habitats |
| Range | southmost TX (Hidalgo & Cameron Cos) - Map , plus Kleberg Co., TX and ne. Mex. (NL) |
When is Tytthonyx ruficollis active?
Tytthonyx ruficollis: seasonal activity - mostly Mar-May ( 3 ).