Nanularia brunneata
This record describes Nanularia brunneata (species). Recorded family: Buprestidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Buprestoidea
- Family
- Buprestidae (Metallic Wood-boring Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Chrysochroinae
- Tribe
- Chrysochroini
- Genus
- Nanularia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w US (CA-AZ-ID)
Seasonal Activity
May-Sept. One record from end of October; an adult cut form roots of Eriogonum elongatum late in March
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larvae in Eriogonum elongatum, E. inflatum and E. microthecum
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nanularia brunneata (Knull 1947)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Nanularia brunneata. 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 Nanularia brunneata (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Dennis Haines; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , jahansen , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Nanularia brunneata
How big is Nanularia brunneata?
6.8-12 mm
Where is Nanularia brunneata found?
Range: w US (CA-AZ-ID)
What does Nanularia brunneata eat?
The diet of the Nanularia brunneata includes Larvae in Eriogonum elongatum, E. inflatum and E. microthecum.
When is Nanularia brunneata active?
Nanularia brunneata: seasonal activity - May-Sept. One record from end of October; an adult cut form roots of Eriogonum elongatum late in March.