Obrium mozinnae
This record describes Obrium mozinnae (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This tiny, bicolored species is often abundant on blossoms of leguminous trees and shrubs and is also attracted to lights.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Obriini
- Genus
- Obrium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
southmost TX (Cameron and Hidalgo Counties) / ne. Mex. (Tamps) - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly April-June
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval Hosts: Leucaena, Prosopis
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Obrium mozinnae Linell 1897
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Obrium mozinnae. 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 Obrium mozinnae (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Obrium mozinnae
What is Obrium mozinnae?
Obrium mozinnae is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Obrium mozinnae found?
Range: southmost TX (Cameron and Hidalgo Counties) / ne. Mex. (Tamps) - Map
What does Obrium mozinnae eat?
The diet of the Obrium mozinnae includes Larval Hosts: Leucaena, Prosopis.
When is Obrium mozinnae active?
Obrium mozinnae: seasonal activity - mostly April-June.