Lobopoda monticola
This record describes Lobopoda monticola (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to L. punctulata and may possibly represent a geographical race of it. Since it is anatomically distinct from either of the races of L. punctulata and is almost certainly geographically isolated from them, I have chosen to recognize it as a distinct species although I have been unable to find any consistent differences between the male terminalia of the two species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Alleculinae
- Genus
- Lobopoda
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w. TX (Davis and Chisos mountains)
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Aug
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lobopoda monticola Campbell 1966
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lobopoda monticola. 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 Lobopoda monticola
What is Lobopoda monticola?
Lobopoda monticola is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lobopoda monticola?
9.5-11 mm
Where is Lobopoda monticola found?
Range: w. TX (Davis and Chisos mountains)
When is Lobopoda monticola active?
Lobopoda monticola: seasonal activity - Jun-Aug.