Sibinia pallida
This record describes Sibinia pallida (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
s.TX (n. to Refugio and Kleberg Cos.), ne.Mex. - Map , one of the most commonly coll'ed beetles via beating at Laguna Atascosa NWR, Cameron Co., TX
Seasonal Activity
mostly Mar‒Aug; most abundant when the host bears flower buds
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Texas Ebony - Ebenopsis ebano (= Pithecellobium flexicaule ). (W.E. Clark, pers.comm.)
Life History
Larvae were parasitized by Zatropis sp. (Pteromalidae) which emerged after larvae formed pupal cells
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sibinia (Microtychius) pallida Schaeffer
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sibinia pallida. 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 Sibinia pallida (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Sibinia pallida
How big is Sibinia pallida?
♂ 1.44‒1.75 mm, ♀ 1.47‒1.71 mm
Where is Sibinia pallida found?
Range: s.TX (n. to Refugio and Kleberg Cos.), ne.Mex. - Map , one of the most commonly coll'ed beetles via beating at Laguna Atascosa NWR, Cameron Co., TX
What does Sibinia pallida eat?
The diet of the Sibinia pallida includes host: Texas Ebony - Ebenopsis ebano (= Pithecellobium flexicaule ). (W.E. Clark, pers.comm.).
When is Sibinia pallida active?
Sibinia pallida: seasonal activity - mostly Mar‒Aug; most abundant when the host bears flower buds.
What is the life cycle of a Sibinia pallida?
Larvae were parasitized by Zatropis sp. (Pteromalidae) which emerged after larvae formed pupal cells