Sibinia hispida
This record describes Sibinia hispida (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
In w. TX and NM S. hispida is virtually always microsympatric with another bud predator S. sibinioides , and with the seed predator S. suturalis .
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Tychiini
- Genus
- Sibinia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-w. TX / n. Mex. Type Locality: Santa Rita Mountains
Seasonal Activity
mostly: May-Aug (active later in AZ than in w. TX)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
relatively small, bud predator of catclaw mimosa - Mimosa aculeaticarpa (=biuncifera)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sibinia hispida. 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 Sibinia hispida
What is Sibinia hispida?
Sibinia hispida is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Sibinia hispida?
Length: male 1.54-1.95 mm, female 1.78-2.20 mm
Where is Sibinia hispida found?
Range: AZ-w. TX / n. Mex. Type Locality: Santa Rita Mountains
When is Sibinia hispida active?
Sibinia hispida: seasonal activity - mostly: May-Aug (active later in AZ than in w. TX).
What is the life cycle of a Sibinia hispida?
relatively small, bud predator of catclaw mimosa - Mimosa aculeaticarpa (=biuncifera)