Trogoderma simplex
Jayne, 1882
Trogoderma simplex is a of in the Dermestidae. Like other members of the Trogoderma, it belongs to a group known for stored product . The genus Trogoderma was historically considered polyphyletic and has been taxonomically revised, with Northern Hemisphere species including T. simplex retained in Trogoderma while Southern Hemisphere species were moved to Eurhopalus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trogoderma simplex: /trɔɡoʊˈdɛrmə ˈsɪmˌplɛks/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from British Columbia, Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Trogoderma glabrumBoth are Northern Hemisphere Trogoderma ; T. glabrum is known for its remarkable ability to undergo reversed development when starved, molting backwards into smaller larval stages to extend lifespan.
- Trogoderma granariumBoth are Northern Hemisphere Trogoderma ; T. granarium () is a serious of stored grain with similar general .
- Trogoderma variabileBoth are Northern Hemisphere Trogoderma ; T. variabile (warehouse ) is a common stored product pest.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Grasshoppers of Colorado
- Oh, the Bugs They Saw at the Bohart! | Bug Squad
- List of Species Fact Sheets| Grasshoppers of Wyoming and the West
- Trogoderma glabrum: The Benjamin Button of the Insect World
- New Analysis Refines Taxonomy of Dermestid Beetles