Glenea plagifera
| Glenea plagifera | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Cerambycidae |
| Genus: | Glenea |
| Species: | G. plagifera
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| Binomial name | |
| Glenea plagifera Aurivillius, 1913
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Glenea plagifera is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Per Olof Christopher Aurivillius in 1913. It is known in Borneo and Malaysia. It contains the variety Glenea plagifera var. unimaculata.[1]
Taxonomy
Glenea plagifera is a species of longhorn beetle belonging to:[2]
- Order: Coleoptera (beetles)
- Family: Cerambycidae
- Subfamily: Lamiinae
- Genus: Glenae
Description
Aurivillius, in 1913, gave a scientific description:[2]
- Body length: approximately 11 mm
- General coloration: Dark brown to blackish (nigro-fusca) body. Covered with fine greyish or ochre pubescence (hair-like covering).[2]
They possess some distinguishing features that separate them from closely related Glenea species:[2]
- Elytra (wing covers): Possess a large yellowish (ochre) sutural patch behind the scutellum, and additional faint grey markings toward the tip.
- Apex of elytra: Truncated and slightly spined externally.
- Antennae: Dark-colored (blackish)
- Legs: Brown, with hind femora extending to about the fifth abdominal segment.
Geography
They have been recorded in Borneo in the Malinau region, as well as Malaysia.[2] This places the species within the Southeast Asian tropical zone, a major center of Cerambycidae diversity.
Ecology
Species-specific data on Glenea plagifera are limited. However, data on Glenea typically suggest they develop inside plant tissue during the larval stage, especially tree trunks and branches.[1] They feed on wood or cambium layers.[1] In their adult stage, they can be found on vegetation and tree bark, likely engaging in reproduction and dispersal rather than feeding extensively.[2] This suggests Glenea plagifera plays a role in the wood decomposition process and forest ecosystem nutrient cycling.[2]
References
- ^ a b c BioLib.cz - Glenea plagifera. Retrieved on 8 September 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g Lin, Mei-Ying; Ge, Si-Qin (2020-02-12). "Aurivillius's "Neue oder wenig bekannte Coleoptera Longicornia" (1886-1927), the correct years and page numbers". ZooKeys (911): 113. doi:10.3897/zookeys.911.48684. ISSN 1313-2989.