Apleurus albovestitus
This record describes Apleurus albovestitus (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
- Lixinae
- Tribe
- Cleonini
- Genus
- Apleurus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
desert-grassland transitional to desert; sand dunes, dry washes, stream beds
Geographic Range
w. TX-CA into Mexico
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults on a wide variety of plants; no definite hosts known, but the vast majority of plant association are with Asteraceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Apleurus (Apleurus) albovestitus (Casey 1891)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Apleurus albovestitus. 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 Apleurus albovestitus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Schneider; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Apleurus albovestitus
How big is Apleurus albovestitus?
♂ 11.8-16.8 mm, ♀ 12.8-21.4 mm
Where is Apleurus albovestitus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | desert-grassland transitional to desert; sand dunes, dry washes, stream beds |
| Range | w. TX-CA into Mexico |
What does Apleurus albovestitus eat?
The diet of the Apleurus albovestitus includes Adults on a wide variety of plants; no definite hosts known, but the vast majority of plant association are with Asteraceae.