Bagous americanus
This record describes Bagous americanus (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Often adults sit on the underwater edge of the leaves in the daytime. They can be collected by finding mined leaves and turnimg them gently to see the weevils. At night the adults come onto the top of the leaves to find mates and to replenish air supply.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Bagoinae
- Genus
- Bagous
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (NS‒ON‒MN to FL‒MS)
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on water lilies ( Nymphaea )
Life History
mines the leaves, pupates in the crown of the petiole
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Bagous americanus LeConte 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Bagous americanus. 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 Bagous americanus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Bagous americanus
What is Bagous americanus?
Bagous americanus is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Bagous americanus?
3.5‒4.0 mm
Where is Bagous americanus found?
Range: e.NA (NS‒ON‒MN to FL‒MS)
What does Bagous americanus eat?
The diet of the Bagous americanus includes on water lilies ( Nymphaea ).
What is the life cycle of a Bagous americanus?
mines the leaves, pupates in the crown of the petiole