Sibinia variegata
This record describes Sibinia variegata (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
AZ to w. TX / Mex. - Map
Seasonal Activity
Feb-Sept, abundant when host plants are in bloom or when pods are present
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts Vachellia (=Acacia) constricta and Vachellia vernicosa (= A. neovernicosa )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Sibinia variegata (Casey 1892)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Sibinia variegata. 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 variegata (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Sibinia variegata
How big is Sibinia variegata?
Length: male 2.16-2.67 mm; female 1.07-2.74 mm
Where is Sibinia variegata found?
Range: AZ to w. TX / Mex. - Map
What does Sibinia variegata eat?
The diet of the Sibinia variegata includes hosts Vachellia (=Acacia) constricta and Vachellia vernicosa (= A. neovernicosa ).
When is Sibinia variegata active?
Sibinia variegata: seasonal activity - Feb-Sept, abundant when host plants are in bloom or when pods are present.