Discotenes nigrotuberculata
This record describes Discotenes nigrotuberculata (species). Recorded family: Anthribidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009 Described from three specimens collected near Brownsville, Texas (Esperanza Ranch and San Tomas). (Schaeffer 1904)
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Anthribidae (Fungus Weevils)
- Subfamily
- Anthribinae
- Genus
- Discotenes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron and Hidalgo Counties), to Guatemala. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Summary of compiled Texas collecting events by month: March, June, November (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Reared in Brownsville from Acacia
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Discotenes nigrotuberculata. 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 Discotenes nigrotuberculata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Discotenes nigrotuberculata
What is Discotenes nigrotuberculata?
Discotenes nigrotuberculata is a species in the family Anthribidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Discotenes nigrotuberculata?
Length, 2.5 mm (Schaeffer 1904)
How do you identify Discotenes nigrotuberculata?
Det. E. G. Riley, 2009
Where is Discotenes nigrotuberculata found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron and Hidalgo Counties), to Guatemala. - Map
What does Discotenes nigrotuberculata eat?
The diet of the Discotenes nigrotuberculata includes Reared in Brownsville from Acacia.
When is Discotenes nigrotuberculata active?
Discotenes nigrotuberculata: seasonal activity - Summary of compiled Texas collecting events by month: March, June, November (BG data).