Anthonomus haematopus
This record describes Anthonomus haematopus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
the punctures of the prothorax are very coarse and crowded. The pubescence is hairy above, but coarser and almost scale-like beneath, the beak is punctured and striate; the thighs are all armed with a tooth, and the front tibiae are nearly straight. The color varies, but the elytra are always red, though sometimes darker near the scutellum.
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
- Anthonomus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
transcontinental: BC‒NS to Baja‒UT‒KS‒LA‒NC - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Breeds in galls on willows ( Salix ) ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anthonomus haematopus Boheman 1843
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anthonomus haematopus. 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 Anthonomus haematopus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Anthonomus haematopus
What is Anthonomus haematopus?
Anthonomus haematopus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anthonomus haematopus?
2.5‒3.0 mm
How do you identify Anthonomus haematopus?
the punctures of the prothorax are very coarse and crowded. The pubescence is hairy above, but coarser and almost scale-like beneath, the beak is punctured and striate; the thighs are all armed with a tooth, and the front tibiae are nearly straight. The color varies, but the elytra are always red, though sometimes darker near the scutellum.
Where is Anthonomus haematopus found?
Range: transcontinental: BC‒NS to Baja‒UT‒KS‒LA‒NC - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 )
What is the life cycle of a Anthonomus haematopus?
Breeds in galls on willows ( Salix ) ( 6 )