Myctides imberbis
This record describes Myctides imberbis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
pest of rose apple ( Syzygium jambos ) ; first detected in FL 1976
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Madarini
- Genus
- Myctides
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to Australia, adventive in our area: so. FL (established)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on Myrtaceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Myctides imberbis Lea 1906
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Myctides imberbis. 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 Myctides imberbis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Myctides imberbis
What is Myctides imberbis?
Myctides imberbis is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Myctides imberbis found?
Range: native to Australia, adventive in our area: so. FL (established)
What does Myctides imberbis eat?
The diet of the Myctides imberbis includes on Myrtaceae.