Megacerus cubicus 0
Megacerus cubicus
This record describes Megacerus cubicus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
black pronotum, black-bordered red elytra, and horizontal black line on the pygidium (sometimes broken into two short lines). see Fig. 224-225, Vol II
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bruchinae
- Tribe
- Bruchini
- Genus
- Megacerus (Large-horned Bruchids)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. TX to Peru
Diet and Behavior
Diet: No specimens of this bruchid have been reared from seeds grown in the US although known host Ipomoea carnea (= crassicaulis ) occurs in s. TX.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Megacerus cubicus (Motschulsky)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Megacerus cubicus. 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 Megacerus cubicus 0 (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Megacerus cubicus 0
What is Megacerus cubicus 0?
Megacerus cubicus 0 (Megacerus cubicus) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Megacerus cubicus 0?
black pronotum, black-bordered red elytra, and horizontal black line on the pygidium (sometimes broken into two short lines). see Fig. 224-225, Vol II
Where is Megacerus cubicus 0 found?
Range: s. TX to Peru
What does Megacerus cubicus 0 eat?
The diet of the Megacerus cubicus 0 includes No specimens of this bruchid have been reared from seeds grown in the US although known host Ipomoea carnea (= crassicaulis ) occurs in s. TX..