Orwellion gibbulum
This record describes Orwellion gibbulum (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Orwellion gibbulum is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Bates in 1880.
Wikipedia reference for Orwellion gibbulum: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orwellion_gibbulum.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Elaphidiini
- Genus
- Orwellion
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-NM / Mex. to C. Amer.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: oaks ,
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Orwellion gibbulum. 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 Orwellion gibbulum (2)
Photo credits: (c) C. Mallory, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by C. Mallory | (c) Jay Keller, all rights reserved, uploaded by Jay Keller | Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Orwellion gibbulum
What is Orwellion gibbulum?
Orwellion gibbulum is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Orwellion gibbulum found?
Range: AZ-NM / Mex. to C. Amer.
What does Orwellion gibbulum eat?
The diet of the Orwellion gibbulum includes oaks ,.