Monoaster linus 0
Monoaster linus
This record describes Monoaster linus (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
last key couplet: Head, abdomen, and legs black; male abdomen normal; each elytron pale with all margins and one median longitudinal stripe black Type Locality: Chisos Mts., Tex., VI-23-61, D. J. & J. N. Knull,
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Galerucinae
- Tribe
- Luperini
- Genus
- Monoaster
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w.TX (Chisos Mtns) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: coll'ed beating Cercocarpus montanus (Rosaceae)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Monoaster linus. 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 Monoaster linus 0
What is Monoaster linus 0?
Monoaster linus 0 (Monoaster linus) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Monoaster linus 0?
4.5 mm long
How do you identify Monoaster linus 0?
last key couplet: Head, abdomen, and legs black; male abdomen normal; each elytron pale with all margins and one median longitudinal stripe black
Where is Monoaster linus 0 found?
Range: w.TX (Chisos Mtns) - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
What does Monoaster linus 0 eat?
The diet of the Monoaster linus 0 includes coll'ed beating Cercocarpus montanus (Rosaceae).