Parmenosoma griseum
This record describes Parmenosoma griseum (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
- Lamiinae
- Tribe
- Parmenini
- Genus
- Parmenosoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Zapata to Hidalgo Co., Texas - Map
Seasonal Activity
March to November
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Most specimens of this flightless species were collected by beating basal rosettes of fallen Yucca and Agave , both of which probably serve as larval hosts. Also reported from Opuntia by Mann
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: grise - Middle Latin for gray
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Parmenosoma griseum. 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 Parmenosoma griseum
How big is Parmenosoma griseum?
10 mm (Schaeffer 1908)
Where is Parmenosoma griseum found?
Range: Zapata to Hidalgo Co., Texas - Map
What does Parmenosoma griseum eat?
The diet of the Parmenosoma griseum includes Most specimens of this flightless species were collected by beating basal rosettes of fallen Yucca and Agave , both of which probably serve as larval hosts. Also reported from Opuntia by Mann.
When is Parmenosoma griseum active?
Parmenosoma griseum: seasonal activity - March to November.