Apinocis blanditus
This record describes Apinocis blanditus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
part of the Rootstock Weevil Complex [PDF] Per White and Carlton (2012), In Louisiana, rootstock weevils form a pest complex comprised of three species of curculionid beetles: Apinocis subnudus (Buchanan), A. deplanatus (Casey), and A. blanditus (Casey). This complex was first reported as a single species, Anacentrinus subnudus , known to be associated with sugarcane in Louisiana at least back to 1910. Type Locality: Austin County, Texas
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Baridinae
- Tribe
- Apostasimerini
- Genus
- Apinocis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
s. TX to c. LA , ,(LSU data)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Apinocis blanditus. 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 Apinocis blanditus (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ed Riley; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , John Schneider
Frequently Asked Questions About Apinocis blanditus
What is Apinocis blanditus?
Apinocis blanditus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Apinocis blanditus?
part of the Rootstock Weevil Complex [PDF] Per White and Carlton (2012), In Louisiana, rootstock weevils form a pest complex comprised of three species of curculionid beetles: Apinocis subnudus (Buchanan), A. deplanatus (Casey), and A. blanditus (Casey). This complex was first reported as a single species, Anacentrinus subnudus , known to be associated with sugarcane in Louisiana at least back to 1910.
Where is Apinocis blanditus found?
Range: s. TX to c. LA , ,(LSU data)