Neltumius gibbithorax 0
Neltumius gibbithorax
This record describes Neltumius gibbithorax (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
easily distinguished by the rounded protuberance in the apical one-half of the pronotal disk, the body size, and the feebly patterned pygidium in both sexes. It is subequal in size to N. arizonensis , but larger than N. texanus . Type locality: Arizona, Pinal Mountains (lectotype).
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bruchinae
- Tribe
- Bruchini
- Genus
- Neltumius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ, CA, NV, UT / Mex. , 57 occurrences listed on GBIF, but none are mapped
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Host plants: Prosopis glandulosa glandulosa, P. glandulosa torreyana, P. pubescens .
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Neltumius gibbithorax. 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 Neltumius gibbithorax 0
What is Neltumius gibbithorax 0?
Neltumius gibbithorax 0 (Neltumius gibbithorax) is a species in the family Chrysomelidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Neltumius gibbithorax 0?
length 2.6–4.2 mm
How do you identify Neltumius gibbithorax 0?
easily distinguished by the rounded protuberance in the apical one-half of the pronotal disk, the body size, and the feebly patterned pygidium in both sexes. It is subequal in size to N. arizonensis , but larger than N. texanus .
Where is Neltumius gibbithorax 0 found?
Range: AZ, CA, NV, UT / Mex. , 57 occurrences listed on GBIF, but none are mapped
What does Neltumius gibbithorax 0 eat?
The diet of the Neltumius gibbithorax 0 includes Host plants: Prosopis glandulosa glandulosa, P. glandulosa torreyana, P. pubescens ..