Nathriobrium methioides
This record describes Nathriobrium methioides (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Lake Corpus Christi State Park, San Patricio County, Texas. The entire type series (12 spmns) was reared from small branches of Texas Ebony gathered from slash piles at the south edge of Corpus Christi State Park . ( 3 )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Psebiini
- Genus
- Nathriobrium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Coastal South Texas - Map Globally known only from Lake Corpus Christi State Park , San Patricio Co. and the Sabal Palm Sanctuary , Cameron Co., TX , and Welder Wildlife Refuge, San Patricio Co. (BG data).
Seasonal Activity
November to January
Diet and Behavior
Diet: The few known specimens, all reared, emerged from Ebony, Texas Persimmon, and Colima Texas Ebony Ebenopsis ebano (= Pithecellobium flexicaule ) (Hovore 1980) - Range per BONAP Texas Persimmon Diospyros texana (Turnbow & Wappes 1981) - Range per BONAP Lime Pricklyash, Colima Zanthoxylum fagara - Range per BONAP
Life History
Adults are ephemeral, living only a few days under laboratory conditions ( 5 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nathriobrium methioides Hovore 1980
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Nathriobrium methioides. 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 Nathriobrium methioides (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joyce Gross; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Nathriobrium methioides
What is Nathriobrium methioides?
Nathriobrium methioides is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Nathriobrium methioides?
4.5-5.2 mm ( 3 )
Where is Nathriobrium methioides found?
Range: Coastal South Texas - Map Globally known only from Lake Corpus Christi State Park , San Patricio Co. and the Sabal Palm Sanctuary , Cameron Co., TX , and Welder Wildlife Refuge, San Patricio Co. (BG data).
What does Nathriobrium methioides eat?
The diet of the Nathriobrium methioides includes The few known specimens, all reared, emerged from Ebony, Texas Persimmon, and Colima Texas Ebony Ebenopsis ebano (= Pithecellobium flexicaule ) (Hovore 1980) - Range per BONAP Texas Persimmon Diospyros texana (Turnbow & Wappes 1981) - Range per BONAP Lime Pricklyash, Colima Zanthoxylum fagara - Range per BONAP.
When is Nathriobrium methioides active?
Nathriobrium methioides: seasonal activity - November to January.
What is the life cycle of a Nathriobrium methioides?
Adults are ephemeral, living only a few days under laboratory conditions ( 5 )