Anthonomopsis mixta
This record describes Anthonomopsis mixta (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. Michael C. Thomas, 2009 Larvae cause infested fallen buds to jump (Horace Burke, pers. comm. to MAQ, 2012)
Identification notes
Det. Michael C. Thomas, 2009
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Anthonomini
- Genus
- Anthonomopsis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (TX-FL-QC-MI) - Map
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Reared from flowers from under hob plum ( Prunus umbellata , Rosaceae)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anthonomopsis mixta. 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 Anthonomopsis mixta (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Phillip Harpootlian; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , nebbeetle
Frequently Asked Questions About Anthonomopsis mixta
What is Anthonomopsis mixta?
Anthonomopsis mixta is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anthonomopsis mixta?
2.3-3.0 mm
How do you identify Anthonomopsis mixta?
Det. Michael C. Thomas, 2009
Where is Anthonomopsis mixta found?
Range: e NA (TX-FL-QC-MI) - Map
What does Anthonomopsis mixta eat?
The diet of the Anthonomopsis mixta includes Reared from flowers from under hob plum ( Prunus umbellata , Rosaceae).