Grape Cane Girdler
Ampeloglypter ampelopsis
This record describes Ampeloglypter ampelopsis (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
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Madarini
- Genus
- Ampeloglypter
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e. US (New England to MI-IN-WV)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: hosts: Virginia creeper, grape
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Ampeloglypter ampelopsis (Riley 1869)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Ampeloglypter ampelopsis. 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 Grape Cane Girdler (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Grape Cane Girdler
How big is Grape Cane Girdler?
2.7-3.0 mm
Where is Grape Cane Girdler found?
Range: e. US (New England to MI-IN-WV)
What does Grape Cane Girdler eat?
The diet of the Grape Cane Girdler includes hosts: Virginia creeper, grape.