Sibinia suturalis
This record describes Sibinia suturalis (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Type Locality: Huachuca Mtns, Cochise Co., Arizona
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 to w. TX / Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly: Jun-Aug
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Acacia, Mimosa, Prosopis (Fabaceae) in Mexico ( 4 )
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sibinia suturalis. 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 suturalis (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Sibinia suturalis
What is Sibinia suturalis?
Sibinia suturalis is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Sibinia suturalis?
2.23-3.12 mm
Where is Sibinia suturalis found?
Range: AZ to w. TX / Mex. - Map
What does Sibinia suturalis eat?
The diet of the Sibinia suturalis includes Acacia, Mimosa, Prosopis (Fabaceae) in Mexico ( 4 ).
When is Sibinia suturalis active?
Sibinia suturalis: seasonal activity - mostly: Jun-Aug.