Brassicogethes aeneus dauricus

Brassicogethes aeneus dauricus is a of pollen beetle in the Nitidulidae. The nominate form, B. aeneus, is a significant agricultural pest of oilseed rape and other Brassicaceae crops across Europe and Asia. The subspecies dauricus is associated with the Daurian region of Transbaikalia in eastern Russia. Like other members of the , it is likely adapted to temperate climates with tied to flowering periods of its plants.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brassicogethes aeneus dauricus: /bɹəˌsɪkəˈɡɛθiz ˌiːniəs daʊˈrɪkəs/

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Distribution

Transbaikalia (Dauria region), eastern Russia

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Taxonomic Note

Brassicogethes aeneus dauricus was described by Kirejtshuk in 1979. The Brassicogethes was established to accommodate formerly placed in Meligethes that are associated with Brassicaceae plants. The epithet refers to the Daurian region, a historical and biogeographic area encompassing parts of southeastern Siberia.

Related Species Context

The nominate Brassicogethes aeneus (formerly Meligethes aeneus), commonly known as the pollen beetle or rape pollen beetle, is a major pest of oilseed rape (canola) in Europe. feed on pollen and flower tissues, while larvae develop within flower buds and seed pods. Heavy can cause significant yield losses through bud abortion and reduced seed set.