Lecontella brunnea
This record describes Lecontella brunnea (species). Recorded family: Cleridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
pronotal punctations small, fine and shallow Det. J. L. Neff, 2007 Type Locality: Brownsville, Texas
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cleroidea
- Family
- Cleridae (Checkered Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Tillinae
- Genus
- Lecontella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US to AZ (ME-FL to IA-KS-AZ) / Mex. - Map , fairly common in TX
Diet and Behavior
Life History
collected from bee nests in dead logs and in the larval cells of Sphecidae, Megachilidae, and Vespidae ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lecontella brunnea (Spinola 1844)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lecontella brunnea. 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 Lecontella brunnea (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lecontella brunnea
What is Lecontella brunnea?
Lecontella brunnea is a species in the family Cleridae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lecontella brunnea?
8-15 mm
How do you identify Lecontella brunnea?
pronotal punctations small, fine and shallow Det. J. L. Neff, 2007
Where is Lecontella brunnea found?
Range: e US to AZ (ME-FL to IA-KS-AZ) / Mex. - Map , fairly common in TX
What is the life cycle of a Lecontella brunnea?
collected from bee nests in dead logs and in the larval cells of Sphecidae, Megachilidae, and Vespidae ( 3 )