Anthonomus stolatus 0
Anthonomus stolatus
This record describes Anthonomus stolatus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Holotype closely resembles A. tenuis which has male metatibia curved and rostrum smoother and more nearly completely glabrous
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
sw.US (CA to CO‒TX) & Mexico
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Anthonomus stolatus Fall 1901
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Anthonomus stolatus. 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 Anthonomus stolatus 0
What is Anthonomus stolatus 0?
Anthonomus stolatus 0 (Anthonomus stolatus) is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Anthonomus stolatus 0?
1.6‒2.2 mm
How do you identify Anthonomus stolatus 0?
Holotype closely resembles A. tenuis which has male metatibia curved and rostrum smoother and more nearly completely glabrous
Where is Anthonomus stolatus 0 found?
Range: sw.US (CA to CO‒TX) & Mexico