Bruchidius cisti 0
Bruchidius cisti
This record describes Bruchidius cisti (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Bruchidius cisti is a species of leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China) and North America.
Identification notes
adult habitus: 1 | 2 | 3
Wikipedia reference for Bruchidius cisti: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruchidius_cisti.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bruchinae
- Tribe
- Bruchini
- Genus
- Bruchidius
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 (BC, MT)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Cynoglossum, Onobrychis viciifolia, Spartium junceum
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bruchidius cisti (Fabricius 1775)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bruchidius cisti. 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 Bruchidius cisti 0
What is Bruchidius cisti 0?
Bruchidius cisti 0 (Bruchidius cisti) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bruchidius cisti 0?
2.3–3.4 mm
How do you identify Bruchidius cisti 0?
adult habitus: 1 | 2 | 3
Where is Bruchidius cisti 0 found?
Range: native to Europe, adventive in NA (BC, MT)
What does Bruchidius cisti 0 eat?
The diet of the Bruchidius cisti 0 includes hosts: Cynoglossum, Onobrychis viciifolia, Spartium junceum.