Malobidion brunneum
This record describes Malobidion brunneum (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Malobidion brunneum is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Schaeffer in 1908.
Wikipedia reference for Malobidion brunneum: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malobidion_brunneum.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Hesperophanini
- Genus
- Malobidion
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-UT / Sonora, Mex.
Seasonal Activity
Jun-Jul (BG data)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Malobidion brunneum. 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 Malobidion brunneum (2)
Photo credits: (c) mikeburchett, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC) | Contributed by Will Chatfield-Taylor; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Malobidion brunneum
What is Malobidion brunneum?
Malobidion brunneum is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Malobidion brunneum found?
Range: AZ-UT / Sonora, Mex.
When is Malobidion brunneum active?
Malobidion brunneum: seasonal activity - Jun-Jul (BG data).