Clover Stem Borer
Languria mozardi
This record describes Languria mozardi (species). Recorded family: Erotylidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Antennal club emerging gradually from stem, antennomere 7 less than twice as wide as preceding segments, segments only slightly dilated to inner side; head red; thorax spotless; last three (sometimes two or just one) ventrites piceous our most common and widespread languriine
Wikipedia reference for Languria mozardi: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languria_mozardi.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Erotylidae (Pleasing Fungus Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Erotylinae
- Tribe
- Languriini
- Genus
- Languria
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
QC‒MB to FL‒AZ to n.Mexico
Seasonal Activity
Feb‒Nov
Diet and Behavior
Diet: polyphagous, but mostly on Asteraceae (emphasis added); infests red clover in the southeast and alfalfa in the southwest
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Languria mozardi Latreille 1807
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Languria mozardi. 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 Clover Stem Borer (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Troy Bartlett; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Clover Stem Borer
What is Clover Stem Borer?
Clover Stem Borer (Languria mozardi) is a species in the family Erotylidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Clover Stem Borer?
4‒9 mm
How do you identify Clover Stem Borer?
Antennal club emerging gradually from stem, antennomere 7 less than twice as wide as preceding segments, segments only slightly dilated to inner side; head red; thorax spotless; last three (sometimes two or just one) ventrites piceous
Where is Clover Stem Borer found?
Range: QC‒MB to FL‒AZ to n.Mexico
What does Clover Stem Borer eat?
The diet of the Clover Stem Borer includes polyphagous, but mostly on Asteraceae (emphasis added); infests red clover in the southeast and alfalfa in the southwest.
When is Clover Stem Borer active?
Clover Stem Borer: seasonal activity - Feb‒Nov.