Apleurus lutulentus
This record describes Apleurus lutulentus (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
mesquite-grassland, grassland, and desert-grassland transitional habitats and grassland-deciduous forest transitional zone, at up to >3,000 m
Geographic Range
sw. US (AZ-c.TX-KS-CO) to so. Mex. - Map , the most widely distributed species of the genus
Seasonal Activity
adults Mar-Oct
Diet and Behavior
Diet: collected on a wide variety of plants (mostly Compositae); definite host plants unknown
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Apleurus (Apleurus) lutulentus (LeConte)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Apleurus lutulentus. 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 lutulentus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Apleurus lutulentus
Where is Apleurus lutulentus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mesquite-grassland, grassland, and desert-grassland transitional habitats and grassland-deciduous forest transitional zone, at up to >3,000 m |
| Range | sw. US (AZ-c.TX-KS-CO) to so. Mex. - Map , the most widely distributed species of the genus |
What does Apleurus lutulentus eat?
The diet of the Apleurus lutulentus includes collected on a wide variety of plants (mostly Compositae); definite host plants unknown.
When is Apleurus lutulentus active?
Apleurus lutulentus: seasonal activity - adults Mar-Oct.