Acanthoscelidius pusillus 0
Acanthoscelidius pusillus
This record describes Acanthoscelidius pusillus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Resembles mendicus , but the prothorax is not constricted at the apex, the elytra more finely striate and without distinct spots on the fifth and ninth interspaces and the darker color of the sutural interspace. The occipital carina is not evident. Type: A female spmn in Mr. Ulke's collection , probably coll'ed by Gideon Lincecum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Ceutorhynchinae
- Tribe
- Cnemogonini
- Genus
- Acanthoscelidius
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Acanthoscelidius pusillus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acanthoscelidius pusillus 0
What is Acanthoscelidius pusillus 0?
Acanthoscelidius pusillus 0 (Acanthoscelidius pusillus) is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Acanthoscelidius pusillus 0?
Resembles mendicus , but the prothorax is not constricted at the apex, the elytra more finely striate and without distinct spots on the fifth and ninth interspaces and the darker color of the sutural interspace. The occipital carina is not evident.
Where is Acanthoscelidius pusillus 0 found?
Range: TX