Nathrius brevipennis
This record describes Nathrius brevipennis (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Psebiini
- Genus
- Nathrius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to so. Europe, adventive elsewhere , incl. w. US ; now cosmopolitan
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Polyphagous on hardwoods & shrubs (dead twigs)
Life History
1-2 yrs
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Nathrius brevipennis (Mulsant 1839)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Nathrius brevipennis. 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 Nathrius brevipennis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Nathrius brevipennis
Where is Nathrius brevipennis found?
Range: native to so. Europe, adventive elsewhere , incl. w. US ; now cosmopolitan
What does Nathrius brevipennis eat?
The diet of the Nathrius brevipennis includes Polyphagous on hardwoods & shrubs (dead twigs).
What is the life cycle of a Nathrius brevipennis?
1-2 yrs