Brassicogethes matronalis 0
Brassicogethes matronalis
This record describes Brassicogethes matronalis (species). Recorded family: Nitidulidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
see earliest record in our area: NS 2024
Identification notes
see
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Nitidulidae (Sap-feeding Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meligethinae
- Genus
- Brassicogethes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Europe, adventive in NA (NS)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Hesperis matronalis
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brassicogethes matronalis (Audisio & Spornraft 1990)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brassicogethes matronalis. 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 Brassicogethes matronalis 0
What is Brassicogethes matronalis 0?
Brassicogethes matronalis 0 (Brassicogethes matronalis) is a species in the family Nitidulidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Brassicogethes matronalis 0?
2.2–3.1 mm
How do you identify Brassicogethes matronalis 0?
see
Where is Brassicogethes matronalis 0 found?
Range: native to Europe, adventive in NA (NS)
What does Brassicogethes matronalis 0 eat?
The diet of the Brassicogethes matronalis 0 includes host: Hesperis matronalis.