Xylobiops parilis
This record describes Xylobiops parilis (species). Recorded family: Bostrichidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forestry Images - Dorsal elytra without distinct pubescence, and the yellow and black or brown areas conspicuously separated , inner two pairs of tubercles along anterior margins of apical declivity of elytra not spinose at apices, and not coarsely punctured between tubercles, the surface of declivity sparsely, finely, irregularly punctate in female, nearly impunctate in male; front of head with two median tubercles in both sexes . [emphasis added] Det. M. A. Quinn, 2024 Type localities: Guanajuato, Mexico, and Lower California
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Bostrichoidea
- Family
- Bostrichidae (Horned Powder-post Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bostrichinae
- Tribe
- Xyloperthini
- Genus
- Xylobiops
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. CA to w. & s.TX / Mex. - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xylobiops parilis Lesne, 1901
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Xylobiops parilis. 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 Xylobiops parilis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Xylobiops parilis
What is Xylobiops parilis?
Xylobiops parilis is a species in the family Bostrichidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Xylobiops parilis?
Length 3.75-5.5 mm
How do you identify Xylobiops parilis?
Forestry Images - Dorsal elytra without distinct pubescence, and the yellow and black or brown areas conspicuously separated , inner two pairs of tubercles along anterior margins of apical declivity of elytra not spinose at apices, and not coarsely punctured between tubercles, the surface of declivity sparsely, finely, irregularly punctate in female, nearly impunctate in male; front of head with two median tubercles in both sexes . [emphasis added] Det. M. A. Quinn, 2024
Where is Xylobiops parilis found?
Range: s. CA to w. & s.TX / Mex. - Map