Sachalinobia rugipennis
This record describes Sachalinobia rugipennis (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
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Sachalinobiini
- Genus
- Sachalinobia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
ne. US & e. Canada ( 3 )
Seasonal Activity
May-Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Spruce, pine ~40 specimens taken at the base of a dead pine on 29.v.1904 in Hull, QC (Anon. 1906)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sachalinobia rugipennis (Newman, 1844) Latin rugipennis 'wrinkle-winged'
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sachalinobia rugipennis. 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 Sachalinobia rugipennis
How big is Sachalinobia rugipennis?
10-16 mm
Where is Sachalinobia rugipennis found?
Range: ne. US & e. Canada ( 3 )
What does Sachalinobia rugipennis eat?
The diet of the Sachalinobia rugipennis includes Spruce, pine ~40 specimens taken at the base of a dead pine on 29.v.1904 in Hull, QC (Anon. 1906).
When is Sachalinobia rugipennis active?
Sachalinobia rugipennis: seasonal activity - May-Aug.