Rhizophagus (Anomophagus) brunneus
Rhizophagus brunneus
This record describes Rhizophagus brunneus (species). Recorded family: Monotomidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
subgenus: Antennal club like terminally cut off member of the holarctic subg. Anomophagus (3 spp. in NA, 5 spp. total)
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Cucujoidea
- Family
- Monotomidae (Minute Clubbed Beetles)
- Genus
- Rhizophagus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
under pine bark
Geographic Range
across Canada (west to AB) south to AL in the east ( R. b. brunneus ) and to NM-AZ-w.Mexico in the west ( R. b. fenyesi )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Rhizophagus (Anomophagus) brunneus Horn 1879
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Rhizophagus brunneus. 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 Rhizophagus (Anomophagus) brunneus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Boris Bueche
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhizophagus (Anomophagus) brunneus
What is Rhizophagus (Anomophagus) brunneus?
Rhizophagus (Anomophagus) brunneus (Rhizophagus brunneus) is a species in the family Monotomidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Rhizophagus (Anomophagus) brunneus?
subgenus: Antennal club like terminally cut off
Where is Rhizophagus (Anomophagus) brunneus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | under pine bark |
| Range | across Canada (west to AB) south to AL in the east ( R. b. brunneus ) and to NM-AZ-w.Mexico in the west ( R. b. fenyesi ) |