Nanularia pygmaea
This record describes Nanularia pygmaea (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. TX
Seasonal Activity
Holotype collected June 28, 1940.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
larvae host and adult associates unk.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Nanularia pygmaea. 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 Nanularia pygmaea
How big is Nanularia pygmaea?
8mm
Where is Nanularia pygmaea found?
Range: w. TX
When is Nanularia pygmaea active?
Nanularia pygmaea: seasonal activity - Holotype collected June 28, 1940..
What is the life cycle of a Nanularia pygmaea?
larvae host and adult associates unk.