Vrilletta decorata
This record describes Vrilletta decorata (species). Recorded family: Ptinidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra with several yellow stripes (if reduced, then the most conspicuous spot is on interval 3)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Ptinidae (Death-watch and Spider Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Xyletininae
- Tribe
- Xyletinini
- Genus
- Vrilletta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
BC-CA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: coast live oak
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Vrilletta decorata Van Dyke 1918
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Vrilletta decorata. 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 Vrilletta decorata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor; Additional contributions by Boris Bueche , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Vrilletta decorata
What is Vrilletta decorata?
Vrilletta decorata is a species in the family Ptinidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Vrilletta decorata?
Elytra with several yellow stripes (if reduced, then the most conspicuous spot is on interval 3)
Where is Vrilletta decorata found?
Range: BC-CA
What does Vrilletta decorata eat?
The diet of the Vrilletta decorata includes host: coast live oak.