Promecosoma inflatum
This record describes Promecosoma inflatum (species). Recorded family: Chrysomelidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Chrysomelidae (Leaf Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Eumolpinae
- Tribe
- Eumolpini
- Genus
- Promecosoma
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ / Mex. US records per Riley et al.: Copper Canyon W of Montezuma Pass, Huachuca Mts., VIII-24-1964 [1 AGJC]. Pena Blanca Lake, VII-22-1988 [1 SMCC].
Seasonal Activity
July-Aug in AZ
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Collected by beating on Cory's mistletoe ( Phoradendron coryae , Viscaceae) growing on oak ( Quercus , Fagaceae) (Riley et al. 2001)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Promecosoma inflatum Lefèvre, 1877
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Promecosoma inflatum. 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 Promecosoma inflatum (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Promecosoma inflatum
How big is Promecosoma inflatum?
Long. 5.5-6 mm
Where is Promecosoma inflatum found?
Range: AZ / Mex. US records per Riley et al.: Copper Canyon W of Montezuma Pass, Huachuca Mts., VIII-24-1964 [1 AGJC]. Pena Blanca Lake, VII-22-1988 [1 SMCC].
What does Promecosoma inflatum eat?
The diet of the Promecosoma inflatum includes Collected by beating on Cory's mistletoe ( Phoradendron coryae , Viscaceae) growing on oak ( Quercus , Fagaceae) (Riley et al. 2001).
When is Promecosoma inflatum active?
Promecosoma inflatum: seasonal activity - July-Aug in AZ.